Michelle Driscoll, MPH
Founder, Mulberry Maids
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Co-authored Articles (172)
How to Get Sticker Residue Off with Common Household Products
Say goodbye to drab, sticky spots on your glass, plastic, metal, wood, and fabric surfaces There’s no better feeling than when a sticker peels off of something in one piece and leaves no sticky mess behind. However, pe...
How to Get Pee Out of a Couch & Prevent Future Accidents
Remove pet and human urine with these tips Urine stains have a strong odor, so it can be frustrating to discover them on your couch. Luckily, you can easily remove the stain (and the smell) from your sofa using a few bas...
How to
Clean a Burnt Oven Bottom
Spills and splashes are pretty common while cooking and baking, but if you don’t wipe them up right away, they can burn and stick to the bottom of your oven. Luckily, burnt on food at the bottom of your oven can be rem...
4 Ways to Remove Dog Pee Stains & Smells from Carpet
The best odor-eliminating cleaners to get rid of pee smellsIf you have dogs or puppies, small pee-pee accidents are bound to happen. While wiping up dog urine is relatively easy, getting the stain and smell out of your c...
How to Clean and Deodorize Your Mattress with Baking Soda
Banish mattress odors with this all-natural ingredientDid you know that your mattress can accumulate a lot of dust, dirt, bacteria, and unpleasant odors over time? Because of this, most experts recommend cleaning it abou...
How to Remove Metal Scratches From a Porcelain Toilet Bowl
Erase scuffs from steel wool, toilet augurs, and other metal tools Toilet brushes, toilet snakes, and other tools can leave unpleasant black marks on your toilet bowl. Most metal marks aren’t actually scratches, but d...
2 Easy Ways to Wash a Rubber Bath Mat (And Keep It Clean)
Fight mold, mildew & odors in your shower or tubYou step into your shower after a long day and look down to see black or brown spots growing on your rubber bath mat—gross! Mold and mildew growth on your shower mats is ...
12 Ways to Clean Your Iron’s Soleplate, Reservoir & Steam Holes
Avoid ironing streaks or sticky iron plates with these easy methods If your iron is sticky, leaving streaks on your clothes, or has lots of scorch marks or mineral deposits, it’s time for a cleaning. Thankfully, there ...
Effective Ways to Deodorize Stinky Drains (Plus, How to Prevent Smells)
Eliminate funky odors from any sink or tub with our guideIf you start noticing unpleasant odors coming up from your bathroom or kitchen drains, then it’s time to clean them. While baking soda and vinegar can get rid of...
How to Clean Carpet with a Steam Cleaner
Make your carpet look brand new with these expert cleaning tips Steam cleaning is a great way to deep clean your carpets. The combination of hot water and detergent removes dirt, stains, allergens, and germs stuck deep i...
How to Wash Permanent Marker Stains Off Your Skin
The best cleaners for scrubbing away Sharpie and other marker stains Permanent markers are great when you want to label an item or draw a picture, but not so great when they get on your skin. Luckily, you won’t have t...
Simple Ways to Remove Stickers and Sticky Residue from Plastic
Get sticky labels off plastic and more with common household cleaners Trying to pull stickers off of plastic can be frustrating, as it often leaves stubborn pieces behind. Luckily, there are much easier ways to remove st...
How to Whiten Yellowed Plastic on Home Appliances
Easy household solutions to make white plastic look new Your white appliances looked sleek and modern when you first bought them, but after a few years, they might be looking disappointingly yellow or dingy. Is there any...
How to
Get Bad Smells out of Carpet
Many people enjoy the softness of carpet, but it can quickly become dirty. Because carpet is so absorbent, it tends to hold onto the pungent smells from spills, accidents, and smoking. If your carpet smells bad, don’t ...
How to
Mop a Floor
Sweeping and vacuuming may keep your hardwood floors fairly clean, but you’ll eventually need to mop them to remove stubborn dirt and grime. Though the process may seem intimidating if you’ve never done it before, m...
How to
Clean Rubber
There are many kinds of rubber, and each kind will be affected by cleaning agents differently. Generally, standard cleaners are safe for most common rubbers, though harsh chemicals like bleach can cause the rubber to cra...
How to
Erase Old Marks off a Dry Erase Board
You can erase old marks from a dry erase board using many safe, non-abrasive household items. Many simple products in your kitchen pantry and under the bathroom sink can remove the toughest stains. Cleaning your board ca...
How to
Remove Stains from Stainless Steel
Despite its name, even stainless steel can get stains. Fortunately, there are a number of quick and easy ways to clean your stainless steel appliances. A paste of liquid soap and baking soda is probably your best bet. Fo...
How to Get Rid of a Toilet Bowl Ring
Cost-effective ways to clean the can No matter how hard you try to keep your toilet clean, your porcelain throne may end up with unsightly rings. Fortunately, these eyesores—usually caused by hard water—can be easily...
How to
Remove a Lingering Curry Odor
Curry is a flavorful Indian-style dish that is made with many strong spices, such as turmeric and cumin. The strong odor can be extremely difficult to remove from an apartment or a residence because the spices release od...
