Cleaning and Stain Removal for Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2004

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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 Floors, walls, and ceilingsThe kitchen and bathroomsFurniture and furnishingsAppliances and equipmentWindowsBicycles and carsClothes and laundryDecks, driveways, and patiosThere 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 oftenDaily and weekly lists so you can stay on top of thingsQuick fixes before unexpected guests arriveHow to get the most results in the least timeA 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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Utgivningsdatum2004-07-23
Mått140 x 217 x 21 mm
Vikt454 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor352
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9780764570292

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Gill Chilton is a consumer journalist with 20 years experience in writing on practical subjects. She writes for, among others, Family Circle, Woman, and Good Housekeeping magazines, and answers questions on a regular consumer advice page forFamily Circle. Cleaning is forever a hot topic: Readers may love or loathe it, but, as they tell Gill, they can’t ignore it.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.

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Your Hands Dirty: Cleaning Basics 7Chapter 1: Recognising the Value of Cleaning Well 9Chapter 2: Equipping Yourself 17Chapter 3: Talking Timing and Techniques 37Part II: Cleaning Your Home Top to Bottom 47Chapter 4: Cleaning Ceilings, Walls, Radiators, and Window Treatments 49Chapter 5: Standing Up to Floors 61Chapter 6: Scouring Everything and the Kitchen Sink 75Chapter 7: Bringing Brilliance to the Bathroom 93Chapter 8: Polishing Furniture and Furnishings 107Part III: Keeping Up Appearances Outside 123Chapter 9: Washing Up Outside 125Chapter 10: Making Windows Sparkle 131Chapter 11: Sweeping Up the Garden Path: Decks, Driveways, and Patios 141Chapter 12: Devoting Time to Your Vehicles 157Part IV: Cleaning Special Items and in Special Situations 167Chapter 13: Tuning In to Electrical Equipment 169Chapter 14: Shining Sports and Hobby Equipment 177Chapter 15: Treasuring Personal Valuables 187Chapter 16: Facing Family Cleaning Challenges 201Chapter 17: Cleaning for Special Occasions 223Part V: Removing Stains 231Chapter 18: Caring for Your Clothes 233Chapter 19: Understanding Basic Stain Types 255Chapter 20: Treating Everyday Stains 265Chapter 21: Tackling Scratches, Scuffs, and Rips 277Part VI: The Part of Tens 283Chapter 22: Fast Fixes for Unexpected Guests 285Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Facing a Landlord Inspection 291Chapter 24: Being Clean in Other People’s Homes 295Chapter 25: Extraordinary Uses for Ten Ordinary Items 301Appendix: Stain Removal Guide 307Index 317