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September 28, 2017

How Often Should I Clean It?

Sometimes, it can be hard to know how often we’re supposed to clean something. While we most often use our sense of smell and sight to decide if something needs cleaning, there are other triggers and indicators out there that you should clean something. So, let’s take a look at the kitchen and identify some […]


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Published on September 28, 2017 10:09

September 20, 2017

5 Tips for Business Success!

Time to switch gears from cleaning and talk about something that I get a lot of questions about. And that is my businesses! I started out as a one-woman show, starting a single business (a cleaning service) with a single employee (moi), and 10 years later I run three businesses and employ 40 people. Many […]


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Published on September 20, 2017 10:55

September 14, 2017

7 Cleaning Products & Tools I Can’t Live Without!

It would be an understatement to say that we’ve had our fair share of experiences with cleaning products and tools over the years here at Clean My Space HQ. Some we absolutely love and have used for years, others… not so much. I always like to share what works for us so I can help […]


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Published on September 14, 2017 07:04

September 12, 2017

To Central Vacuum, or Not to Central Vacuum?

I am in the process of building a house, which means I can say with confidence that there are about a billion decisions to make: from what kind of door hinges to install, what type of tile to use on the backsplash, to where each electrical outlet goes. Today I find myself mulling over a […]


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Published on September 12, 2017 08:20

September 6, 2017

Houseplants! Don’t just treat them like wallpaper.

Houseplants can often provide that finishing touch in a room that really livens it up and ties all the décor together. Even better, they can actually filter the indoor air, providing improved air quality! But because so many people think of them as decorative elements, it is pretty common that once these plants get in […]


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Published on September 06, 2017 10:37

August 29, 2017

5 Essential Oil Hacks You Have To Try!

We talk about cleaning with essential oils quite a bit here at Clean My Space and for good reason. They smell amazing and they have a lot of wonderful properties, and there are so many ways you can use them! Here are five essential oil hacks that prove essential oils go well beyond just cleaning. […]


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Published on August 29, 2017 11:08

August 26, 2017

10 Secrets to Hire a House Cleaning Service!

I started a cleaning service company here in my home town of Toronto back in 2006, it’s called Clean My Space – who would have thought!? Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about this industry and I wanted to answer a question that I get asked a lot: How do I know which cleaning company […]


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Published on August 26, 2017 10:11

August 22, 2017

Declutter Your Bathroom: 10 Things You Can Toss Right Now!

A few times a year, I’ll walk into my bathroom and start to notice things that just don’t belong anymore, which leads me to take an inventory of what’s actually in my bathroom, and ultimately come up with a list of 10 more things I can toss today! Hair Products Sometimes, I’ll see the latest […]


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Published on August 22, 2017 11:35

August 17, 2017

10 Things that Need Replacing Today!

We focus a lot on cleaning around here, and the occasional decluttering. But I want to talk about those things in the home that are forgotten about, often for a long time. These are the things that need occasional replacing to work their best! Pillows In an ideal world, you’d be laundering your pillow covers […]


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Published on August 17, 2017 12:32

August 9, 2017

Who I am… plus the dilemma of open shelving.

It’s my pleasure to introduce myself here at Clean My Space. I’m a writer and editor, and I met Melissa last year, when a literary agent paired us up with the goal of translating her vision into a book. Those who know me well laughed at this bit of news, that I would be working […]
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Published on August 09, 2017 10:37