Brandon Pleshek

Tools & Gear

Scrub Daddy Review: The Best Sponge I’ve Ever Used


If you’ve watched my videos, you’ve seen a Scrub Daddy in my hand, because it’s the non-scratch sponge I reach for on almost every job. In this guide, I break down what makes it different, from the texture that firms up in cold water and softens in warm, to where it shines across the kitchen and bathroom, plus how to get the most out of one.

Living Room

The Best Way to Clean Your Living Room in Under 30 Minutes a Week


Your living room gets constant use, but keeping it clean doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this guide, you’ll learn a simple weekly living room cleaning routine, from decluttering and dusting to wiping down tables, cleaning remotes, fluffing pillows, folding blankets, and vacuuming the high-traffic areas, so small messes never turn into big ones.

Tools & Gear

The Best Washing Machine Cleaner Tablets I’ve Ever Used


If your laundry comes out less than fresh, the machine washing it is usually to blame. In this guide, I break down the washing machine cleaner tablets I keep stocked in my laundry room, why their citric acid formula beats a smelly, grimy drum, how one affordable box lasts up to two years, and the simple habits that keep your washer fresh for good.

DIY Cleaners

How to Clean With Vinegar: What It Cleans Best


Vinegar is one of the most versatile and affordable cleaning products you can own. In this guide, you’ll learn the best ways to clean with vinegar, from deodorizing and making an all-purpose DIY cleaner to resetting crusty towels, steam-cleaning your microwave, and descaling appliances, plus the surfaces you should never use it on and why you should never mix it with baking soda.

Tools & Gear

The Best Cleaning Gloves I’ve Ever Used: Why I Love Gloveworks Green Gloves


I get this comment all the time: “Brandon, what gloves are those?” So here’s the full answer. The Gloveworks Heavy Duty Green Nitrile Gloves have been my go-to for seven years running, they’re 8 mils thick, latex-free, and the diamond grip holds even when they’re soaking wet. Here’s why they’ve earned a permanent spot in my cleaning caddy.

Tools & Gear

Why This Is the Only Mop I’ve Never Replaced


After testing a pile of flat mops at home and in my cleaning business, one microfiber hardwood floor mop is the only one I keep going back to. In this guide, I explain why a flat mop beats the old bucket-and-string setup, what makes this one sturdy enough to last for years, and how its washable, reusable heads make it a smart pick for hardwood, walls, and baseboards alike.

Tools & Gear

Sugelary Mold Gel: Mold Stain Removal Made Surprisingly Easy


We all have that one moldy spot that won’t come clean no matter what we scrub it with. In this guide, I break down Sugelary Mold Gel, the thick, cling-to-the-surface stain remover I reach for on shower caulk, tub surrounds, and washer gaskets, why a gel beats a spray on set-in stains, and exactly how to use it to rescue a spot you were ready to give up on.

Tools & Gear

The Best Drill Brush Scrubber for Fast, Easy Cleaning


Out of every cleaning tool I recommend, the Drill Brush Scrubber Set is the one I recommend most, and it’s about the best ten dollars you can spend. In this guide, I break down why a drill brush beats scrubbing by hand, where it shines on showers, tubs, tile, and grout, and how to use it the right way without making a mess or damaging your surfaces.

Amazon Deals

Best Prime Big Deal Day Cleaning Deals for Your Home


Prime Big Deal Day is one of the best times all year to upgrade your cleaning game for less. In this roundup, I share my favorite Prime Big Deal Day deals for a cleaner home, from the AirPods Pro and a Shark Pet Cordless Stick to a Holikme drill brush set, a Levoit Air Purifier, and the Shark Stain Striker, the finds I’d actually grab myself.

Kitchen

The Easy Way to Descale Your Coffee Maker With Vinegar


Discover how to descale your coffee maker with vinegar the right way. Remove mineral buildup, improve coffee taste, and extend appliance life.

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