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CLEANING MY HOUSE! Fast & Organized Weekly Cleaning Routine

by Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Organization, Recipes

Clean with me! Some much needed cleaning motivation (on a budget of course). After lots of requests, I FINALLY made a video of my weekly whole house cleaning routine. I have daily cleaning routines that keep me organized and on top of the house (these take about 20-30 minutes a day), and my weekly cleaning routines (which incorporate monthly ones one or twice throughout the week) take 20-30 minutes a day. I want to spend LESS THAN AN HOUR A DAY staying on top of my house. And even then, we have young kids, so spotless floors aren’t my number one priority. Of course, you’re gonna need some basic housework equipment for your cleaning responsibilities, so you might be required to have a look on somewhere like Bissell if you’re short of things like vacuum cleaners.

I aim to get 80% of what I’m showing here done 80% of the time. I hope you find it motivating, helpful and learned some hacks and tips you can use in your home! If you want me to make a video of my daily and monthly/bi-monthly/yearly cleaning routines, let me know in the comments. Blessings and love! Remember, give yourself grace and love the season of life you are in (especially with little ones). Your kids are making memories.

Once a month, I’ll utilise a housekeeping service to come in and absolutely deep clean the whole house. I’ll take the kids out and let them clean everything. That way, I can stay on top of the maintenance, and let another company handle the deep cleaning (the hard work part). My friend had her restaurant commercially cleaned by GREEN FACILITIES and it looked amazing. There’s nothing better than a clean environment.

PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO:
Budget Cleaning Guides and Home Management Binder
Water Only Cleaning Clothes (ECloth)
My Spin Mop
Cleaning Glove
Cleaning Caddy
Spray Bottles: Dollar Tree

CLEANING RECIPES IN THIS VIDEO:
Shower and Tub Cleaner
1 Tablespoon Dishwash Soap
1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Cups Hot Water (scrub using a brush with an abrasive, but non-scratching side)

DIY Pledge/Furniture Cleaner
1 3/4 Cup Water
1/4 Cup White Distilled Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Essential Oil

Floor Cleaner
3 Part Water
1 Part White Distilled Vinegar
Squirt of Dish Liquid
Essential Oil Optional

*This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are genuinely my own. Links contain affiliates.*

Clean My Vanity with Me- Dollar Store Hacks!

by Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Organization

Yup. I’m pretty minimalist when it comes to makeup. I have two eyeshadow pallets and I only keep what I use. BUT, here are my favorite tips and tricks to clean and organize my space to have my vanity be an oasis in our bedroom! Speed clean with me! Organize my makeup with me, clean organizing containers (yup, even the fabric ones), and clean your brushes fast. Using all Dollar Tree and Dollar Store products. I LOVE budget organization and natural cleaning!

My vanity: World Market (Also at Bed Bath and Beyond), Usually around $130 or less if you can catch a sale!

My cleaning cloths (use only water, last for years!)

DIY Wood Cleaner: 
1 3/4 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. essential oil (I like lemon)
Mix into a spray bottle. Last 8-12 months.

*This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are genuinely my own. Links contain affiliates.*

Kitchen cleaning motivation- Clean appliances like a boss!

by Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects

Time for a speed cleaning motivation video! I’m a sucker for a good cleaning routine. I love having a clean and organized kitchen, but a daily cleaning routine isn’t going to cut it all the time…especially when you open the oven! Ha! In this episode of #knowinwithowen we tackle how to clean a toaster oven, how to clean an oven, how to clean burned pans, and how to clean your dishwasher. I hope these tips help you!

We just got back from vacation! You can watch our latest vlog here.

P.S. Did anyone catch his little Knowin’ With Owen shirt? It was hard to see in this video!

Products mentioned:
*Cloths to naturally clean and polish
*Amazing oven cleaner (for a factory re-set!)

*This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are genuinely my own. Links contain affiliates.*

We aren’t aiming for perfect

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Cleaning, Gardening, Teaching

Come hang out with us on this hot July day! Just real life. Real messes. Snotty little ones. …and our house isn’t that clean to be honest. And we are surviving nights of little sleep and this beautiful season with our kids. I haven’t vlogged in so long and I don’t want to let these little imperfect and precious memories slip by without capturing them. Today we get a visit from our friend in the fairy garden, head to a 12 month doctor appointment for an Owen update, I show you my planner, Carson has a little heart to heart with the camera, and I give you a garden tour. The perfect summer night!

Our window cleaning cloth and cleaning pack I use.

Our fairy door kit (I got mine for 90% off at the craft store! They are awesome.)


*This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are genuinely my own. Links contain affiliates.*

Bathroom Organization & Speed Cleaning (tips for Kids’ Spaces!)

by Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization

This video is part of my house tour series!  Speed clean and organize with me! I take you on a tour of the boys’ bathroom (it’s a Jack and Jill style bathroom between Carson and Owen’s bedrooms).  I’ll show you my Dollar Tree Organizing tips, dollar store decor, easy ways to have your kids keep the bathroom clean, AND my favorite cleaning products for getting the job done quickly & naturally!  I hope you enjoy!

?SHOWER CLEANER?
1:1 Hot Water and Vinegar
1 Tbsp Dish Soap

?FLOOR CLEANER?
2:1 Warm Water and Vinegar
1 Tbsp Dish Soap
8 Drops Essential Oil

?SOURCE LIST?
–TENSION ROD
–BATHROOM PRINTABLE
–SPIN MOP
–CLEANING CLOTHS (for entire house)
–CLEANING CLOTHS FOR BATHROOM ONLY
–ESSENTIAL OIL


*This is not a sponsored video.  All opinions are genuinely my own.  Links contain affiliates.*

Night Time Cleaning Routine (100% natural!) feat. E-Cloth

by Filed Under: Cleaning, Money Saving

In this clean with me video I share my (all natural) night-time cleaning routine!  Chemical free speed cleaning. ?  I love taking 30 minutes every night to make my house feel fresh and new again to start the morning off on the right foot.

?Get E-Cloths here
? Starter set I have (cleans your whole house)
?Ace Hardware

For the biggest bang for your buck, I recommend the starter pack of 8 cloths.  It cleans your entire house, and it works out to under $5 a cloth.  Most cloths last for 300 washes (I’ve been washing mine every 3-5 days), and you don’t need to buy any product or make any DIY solutions for them to work and clean 99% of bacteria.  Just use water!

*So thankful to Ace Hardware and E-Cloth® for sponsoring this video.  I genuinely love these cloths so much (especially the polishing cloth…it is straight LEGIT).  All opinions are my own.*

Deep clean your fridge! (Clean with me)

by Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Organization

In this kitchen clean with me video, we’re deep cleaning the fridge!  These five simple tips are 100% natural (no harsh chemicals) and all the organizing products come from Dollar Tree.  Hopefully these tips give you some ideas 🙂  I love speed cleaning videos!  Come get some cleaning motivation (I think we all could use a dose ?)


*This is not a sponsored video.  All opinions are genuinely my own.*

Best $1 Cleaning Tips!

by Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Money Saving

 

Clean with me!  In this video I share my favorite power-cleaning products.  The five BEST Dollar Tree Cleaning supplies I can’t live without.  These are the items that are BOMB I ALWAYS buy them from the dollar store.  Price: unbeatable.  Quality: incredible.

VIDEOS IN THE COLLAB:
Melissa’s Video
Melissa’s Book (Clean My Space)

Cas’ Video
Cas’ Books (Real Life Organizing)

*This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.*

Morning Cleaning Routine – Dollar Tree Products!

by Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Money Saving

In this clean with me video, I share with you my daily, morning cleaning routine (which goes from about 8 am to 11:30 am).  These are the quick chores I do around my home every day to stay on top of the crazy.  Raising little people is unpredictable and my family comes first.  So I am for 80% of this schedule 80% of the time.  But I know when I have a clean house I feel better and it makes our lives simpler and easier.  I hope you find this video motivating and give a thumbs up if you want to see more cleaning videos on my channel!

PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO:
My Roomba
Carson’s Chore Chart

? CLEANING RECIPES (all Dollar Tree!) ?

MULTI PURPOSE SPRAY
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 cups water
GRANITE CLEANER:
• 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
• 2 cups water
• 6-8 drops Dawn dish soap
• 3-4 drops scented oil (optional)
More info on cleaning granite here

Microfiber Cleaning Clothes (auto ones are biggest)
Re-usable lint-free rags

Cool research on making your bed

*This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.*

Budget Laundry Routine!

by Filed Under: Cleaning, Money Saving, Organization

In this video I share my budget and natural laundry routine with you!  Plus I show you how we organize our laundry room and make sure to get all the of the laundry done perfectly.  Or just done.  Or mostly done most of the time 😉  Ha!  Enjoy 🙂

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

**Crystal Wash Detergent Free Laundry Balls (20% off)
I’ve been using these for 1.5 years.  Here’s tips to maximize their effectiveness that I have found when working with them (lots of you saw my old video and asked for an update!)
– Wash with hot water when possible
– Do not overfill load (this causes the balls not to have proper agitation of clothes)
– Just like any load, spot treat major stains first using a baking soda and hydrogen peroxide paste)
– Let dry in the sun for the day once every 30 days
– Great on musty towels!

Greenshield Organic Laundry Detergent
We use this on sheets and comforters.  The Costco bottle is the most economical and lasts a long time.

**Dryer Balls
We LOVE these.  You can also use tennis balls. We don’t because it is loud and the kids’ rooms are right next to the laundry room.

**Laundry Drying Rack

This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.  **Links contain affiliates

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