Cleaning and Stain Removal for Dummies
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-0-7645-7029-2 (ISBN)
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 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!
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 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
| Sprache | englisch |
|---|---|
| Maße | 140 x 217 mm |
| Gewicht | 454 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Heimwerken / Do it yourself |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7645-7029-3 / 0764570293 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7645-7029-2 / 9780764570292 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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