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More About This Title Cleaning and Stain Removal for Dummies
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- Floors, walls, and ceilings
- The kitchen and bathrooms
- Furniture and furnishings
- Appliances and equipment
- Windows
- Bicycles and cars
- Clothes and laundry
- Decks, driveways, and patios
There are whole sections on removing stains and tackling 101 common problems that you’ll use as a reference when faced with life’s inevitable spills and mishaps. Author Gill Chilton, a columnist who writes home tips for Family Circle, doesn’t just give tips to make cleaning easier, but provides tips to make life easier, including:
- A room-by-room guide to what needs to be done, and how often
- Daily and weekly lists so you can stay on top of things
- Quick fixes before unexpected guests arrive
- How to get the most results in the least time
A perfect gift for young people going off to school or setting up a house for the first time, for adults suddenly forced to take responsibility for a modicum of cleanliness, or for experienced housekeepers who want to learn short-cuts and money-savers, this is the book that helps people get off to a clean start!
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Gill is also the author of Home Basics: The Complete Guide to Running Today’s Home published by Reader’s Digest and she has appeared on radio and TV demonstating practical household tips.
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Part I: Getting Your Hands Dirty: Cleaning Basics.
Chapter 1: Recognising the Value of Cleaning Well.
Chapter 2: Equipping Yourself.
Chapter 3: Talking Timing and Techniques.
Part II: Cleaning Your Home Top to Bottom.
Chapter 4: Cleaning Ceilings, Walls, Radiators, and Window Treatments.
Chapter 5: Standing Up to Floors.
Chapter 6: Scouring Everything and the Kitchen Sink.
Chapter 7: Bringing Brilliance to the Bathroom.
Chapter 8: Polishing Furniture and Furnishings.
Part III: Keeping Up Appearances Outside.
Chapter 9: Washing Up Outside.
Chapter 10: Making Windows Sparkle.
Chapter 11: Sweeping Up the Garden Path: Decks, Driveways, and Patios.
Chapter 12: Devoting Time to Your Vehicles.
Part IV: Cleaning Special Items and in Special Situations.
Chapter 13: Tuning In to Electrical Equipment.
Chapter 14: Shining Sports and Hobby Equipment.
Chapter 15: Treasuring Personal Valuables.
Chapter 16: Facing Family Cleaning Challenges.
Chapter 17: Cleaning for Special Occasions.
Part V: Removing Stains.
Chapter 18: Caring for Your Clothes.
Chapter 19: Understanding Basic Stain Types.
Chapter 20: Treating Everyday Stains.
Chapter 21: Tackling Scratches, Scuffs, and Rips.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: Fast Fixes for Unexpected Guests.
Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Facing a Landlord Inspection.
Chapter 24: Being Clean in Other People’s Homes.
Chapter 25: Extraordinary Uses for Ten Ordinary Items.
Appendix: Stain Removal Guide.
Index.
