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an easy-to-follow, room-by-room guide practical
shortcuts (Hartlepool Mail, 24th August 04)
an easy-to-follow, room-by-room guidepractical shortcuts
(Hartlepool Mail, 24th August 04)
Product Description
Whether you’re a devout neatnik or a free spirit who
likes to draw designs in dust, Cleaning & Stain
Removal For Dummies is for you. It helps you make
quick work of dirty work with all kinds of practical
tips and techniques, plus trade secrets used by the
pros. You’ll learn how to use the proper equipment and
tackle specific cleaning challenges, including
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Floors, walls, and ceilings
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The kitchen and bathrooms
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Furniture and furnishings
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Appliances and equipment
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Windows
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Bicycles and cars
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Clothes and laundry
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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:
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A room-by-room guide to what needs to be done, and how often
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Daily and weekly lists so you can stay on top of things
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Quick fixes before unexpected guests arrive
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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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Contents at a Glance
Introduction.......................................................1
Part I: Getting Your Hands Dirty: Cleaning
Basics ...............................................................7
Chapter 1: Recognising the Value of Cleaning Well................................9
Chapter 2: Equipping Yourself ................................................................17
Chapter 3: Talking Timing and Techniques...........................................37
Part II: Cleaning Your Home Top to Bottom ........47
Chapter 4: Cleaning Ceilings, Walls, Radiators, and Window
Treatments..........................................................................................49
Chapter 5: Standing Up to Floors ...........................................................61
Chapter 6: Scouring Everything and the Kitchen Sink ........................75
Chapter 7: Bringing Brilliance to the Bathroom...................................93
Chapter 8: Polishing Furniture and Furnishings.................................107
Part III: Keeping Up Appearances Outside .......123
Chapter 9: Washing Up Outside............................................................125
Chapter 10: Making Windows Sparkle .................................................131
Chapter 11: Sweeping Up the Garden Path: Decks, Driveways,
and Patios .........................................................................................141
Chapter 12: Devoting Time to Your Vehicles ......................................157
Part IV: Cleaning Special Items and in
Special Situations ..........................................167
Chapter 13: Tuning In to Electrical Equipment ..................................169
Chapter 14: Shining Sports and Hobby Equipment ...........................177
Chapter 15: Treasuring Personal Valuables ........................................187
Chapter 16: Facing Family Cleaning Challenges .................................201
Chapter 17: Cleaning for Special Occasions .......................................223
Part V: Removing Stains .................................231
Chapter 18: Caring for Your Clothes ....................................................233
Chapter 19: Understanding Basic Stain Types....................................255
Chapter 20: Treating Everyday Stains .................................................265
Chapter 21: Tackling Scratches, Scuffs, and Rips...............................277
Part VI: The Part of Tens.................................283
Chapter 22: Fast Fixes for Unexpected Guests ...................................285
Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Facing a Landlord Inspection ....................291
Chapter 24: Being Clean in Other People’s Homes ............................295
Chapter 25: Extraordinary Uses for Ten Ordinary Items ..................301
Appendix: Stain Removal Guide.......................307
Index.............................................................317
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