About Becky

Becky (Clean Mama) writes a cleaning and organizing lifestyle blog all about simplifying everyday life and making daily cleaning tasks more fun. You'll find her with a printable checklist and a cup of coffee while running around with her three little ones. Clean Mama is also the housekeeping expert on Answers.com, and has been featured in HGTV magazine, BHG.com, Oprah.com, iVillage and has written cleaning and organizing content for companies like 3M, Peapod, and Reckitt. Look for Becky's first book to be published in the Spring of 2014! Learn more about Becky at www.cleanmama.net.

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Here are my most recent posts

7 Things to Clean When Illness Strikes

    Getting sick is inevitable. If you have little ones you know that the probability of catching a cold or virus this winter is fairly high.  Once one kid gets sick, it feels like it is inevitable that everyone gets sick.  I do my best to prevent that from Read More

How to Use Vacuum Cleaner Attachments

  If you have a love/hate relationship with your vacuum cleaner you might want to start putting those attachments to use and get your vacuum cleaner working for you!  Your vacuum cleaner may have more (or less) attachments, but these three tools are the ones I use the most and Read More

How to Naturally Clean Your Refrigerator and Freezer

    Keeping your refrigerator and freezer clean isn’t easy with all the use it receives on a daily basis. Sticky shelves, crumbs, and food residue can be easily wiped up and taken care of in minutes, making cleaning your refrigerator and freezer a simple and easy 15-30 minute task. Read More

How to Clean and Freshen a Mattress

Spring cleaning and mattress care go hand in hand in my house. Spring is a great time to clean and freshen up your mattresses, so take a little time to check this chore off your list this spring. If you have never cleaned your mattress or are perplexed on how Read More

How to Clean Your Washing Machine with Vinegar

Cleaning your washing machine may seem like one of those cleaning tasks that doesn’t make sense. The whole point of a washing machine is to clean your clothing and washables, so it can’t be all that dirty, right? Wrong. The truth is that your beloved washing machine can be a Read More

How to Keep Your Entryway Clean + Organized During the Holidays

Washing Bed Pillows in 3 Simple Steps

When was the last time you washed your bed pillows? If you’re worried that you will ruin your favorite pillow or that your pillow isn’t washable, most pillows can easily be laundered and returned to their original glory.  (And for me, all the gunk that they’re holding onto – bacteria, Read More

FREE Printable Kids’ Daily Routine Checklists

  It’s back to school time and if you’re kids are anything like mine we need to little review of routines and the order for the day. A simple chore chart or routine list helps create a little structure that is helpful in getting them out the door for school, Read More

5 Tips For Keeping a Clean Car While on Vacation

  Keep a garbage can in the car. I use a food bin with a flip-top lid and a small garbage bag. The whole family can use this for garbage while on a road trip, but it’s a handy thing just to keep in the car to keep garbage from Read More

5 Tips to Keeping a Clean House While the Kids are Home for the Summer

    When school is out and the kids are home for the summer, there’s a definite change in the flow of the day and your tidy home might experience a little more mess. This is a good mess to have, but if you’re finding it difficult to keep your Read More

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