A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home; Housekeeping Hacks You Can't Live Without

A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home: Practical Tips with a Side of Sass

Everything you need to know about laundry, cleaning, and basic home repairs—delivered with humor and a no-nonsense approach by TikTok’s favorite home guru, Melissa Dilkes Pateras. From mastering the art of bluing to folding a fitted sheet like a pro, and even wielding a (caulk) gun with confidence, she’s here to make household tasks less daunting and a lot more entertaining.

“[Melissa Pateras] makes chores enjoyable in her bawdy debut. . . . Doing laundry has never sounded so fun.”—Publishers Weekly

Melissa is the ultimate home expert—the kind you’ve always wished you could call for advice. When she joined TikTok to keep up with her kids, she discovered an audience eager for her down-to-earth, tongue-in-cheek guidance on everything from the magic of dryer balls to the soul-soothing power of a color-coded closet. She knows you were never taught this stuff—and she’s here to help, without expecting you to turn your home into a picture-perfect, beige Instagram aesthetic.

Can housekeeping actually be fun? Whether you're overwhelmed by your laundry pile or itching to unleash your inner DIY expert, A Dirty Guide to a Clean Home is your go-to guide for cleaning, organizing, home repairs, and more. As Melissa says, “Your home shouldn’t be your adversary.” Let’s make life easier—one load of laundry at a time.