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Essential Oil Recipes: Aromatherapy, Cleaning, & Self-Care

Melissa Maker — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:25:21 +0000

Essential oils and I go way back. In fact, we’ve been a great team for over a decade. And if you’ve been reading Clean My Space articles, or watching Clean My Space YouTube videos, or following me or the company on Instagram (@cleanmyspace and @melissamaker) you probably know how much I love essential oils. And […]

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DIY Body Butter Recipe: Natural Skin Care

Melissa Maker — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:46:10 +0000

Here in Canada, winter has been really long, really cold, and really dry. Moisturizer has been an absolute necessity. But good moisturizers are expensive. And cheap moisturizers are not good for your skin and can leave you feeling sticky and not very moisturized. You all know I love a good DIY. So I decided to […]

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Clean A Baby Changing Table: 3 Quick And Easy Cleaning Tips

Melissa Maker — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:14:32 +0000

I’m on a roll with all things baby this week, and if you didn’t see it, check out my article Potty Training Tips and Clean Up: 3 Easy Steps. But if you’ve got some little ones who are still in diapers, or you’re expecting your first (congratulations!), this is the article for you. New parents […]

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10 Ways to Clean Using Hydrogen Peroxide

Melissa Maker — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:55:37 +0000

In many homes—I can’t say all or most, but in many homes—there is at least one bottle of hydrogen peroxide. It always comes in a brown bottle because once exposed to sunlight it becomes unstable, it separates, and becomes useless. When buying it you will most often find it in the first aid aisle, which […]

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Elevated Essentials – 25 Holiday Gift Ideas for 2020

Melissa Maker — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:00:53 +0000

Doing the 2020 gift guide has been such a welcome project this year for me. Without getting into the gory details, let’s just say that 2020 has not been my year, and I know for so many other people the same holds true. Previously, our gift guide focused on cleaning and organizing themed gifts. Well, […]

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Are You Washing Your Hands Properly? #ScienceGoals

Melissa Maker — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:20:58 +0000

Washing your hands is something we do every day—we wash our hands before eating, after using the washroom, while we’re cooking, we teach our kids the importance of wash their hands… It’s fair to say that it’s something we’re all pretty familiar with. But – have we ever really stopped and taken a closer look […]

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How to Clean a Hair Brush

Melissa Maker — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 20:40:00 +0000

I’m not going to beat around the bush; I’m pretty into my hair. And I have a lot of it. And I have a lot of hair brushes. And my daughter Riley has a few hair brushes too. And my husband Chad has a couple of hair brushes. So knowing how to clean a hair […]

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How to Clean a Beautyblender!

Melissa Maker — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 01:00:30 +0000

If you’ve seen these little pink egg-like sponges everywhere, it’s for good reason. Beautyblender sponges are amazing for foundation application. People (including me!) love them because they are easy to use, kind of fun, and actually do a great job with blending everything in. And it’s reusable, so that’s less waste. But unless you’re okay with […]

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Expiry Guide!

Melissa Maker — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:20:36 +0000

It’s crucial to check your cosmetics and toiletries for signs of degradation. While nothing too harmful can come from using expired products, some may lose efficacy, some may cause minor irritations and some will become downright unappealing and not look, smell or act as initially intended. For that reason, taking stock of your items once […]

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Manicure & Pedicure Safety: How Safe is Your Nail Salon?

Melissa Maker — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:41:54 +0000

The summer brings about hot weather, and hot weather brings about all kinds of adorable open toe shoes, which brings about a need to keep one’s toes looking presentable because no one wants to see nasty, unkempt toes. In order to keep our toes in tip top shape, we participate in a ritual as old as time […]

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10 Makeup Cleaning Tips From a Makeup Artist!

Melissa Maker — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:00:50 +0000

Makeup looks pretty but leaves a pretty sizable mess behind. And funny enough, before I got into to doing videos, I really didn’t have much interest in heavy makeup. I mean, I wore mascara, eyeliner, eyeshadow every now and then, and lipstick for special occasions. I had my makeup done for my wedding and the […]

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Keeping Things Clean While Travelling

Melissa Maker — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:00:48 +0000

When you really start to think about it, traveling is crusty. I always feel I need to say this so that you understand: I am not a germophobe and I do not have OCD. But I am aware of clean and dirty areas, and I can tell you that planes are really dirty places. I […]

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