The complete book of clean Tips & techniques for your home
Book - 2017
"The follow-up to the bestselling Complete Book of Home Organization, the Complete Book of Clean is a foolproof, eco-friendly guide to cleaning your home... Learn the best seasons to tackle home projects, storage solutions to simplify the process and teach even the messiest kids to clean up after themselves. This book will help you tackle every mess, stain and dust-magnet, and keep things from getting out of hand in the future--all while being friendly to the environment and keeping toxic chemicals out of your home. Whether you're a neat freak or new to the world of homekeeping, let Toni Hammersley be your guide to establishing routines, learning techniques and mastering the best home cleaning hacks out there."--
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San Francisco, CA :
Weldon Owen
[2017]
©2017 - Language
- English
- Main Author
- Item Description
- Includes index.
- Physical Description
- 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
- ISBN
- 9781681881744
- Getting Started
- Stock Your Caddy
- Wipe It Al! Up
- Roll That Lint
- Don the Gloves
- Brush It Off
- Bag Your Trash
- Spring Cleaning Box
- Raid Your Pantry
- Make It Yourself
- Quick Tip: Shake It
- Create DIY Cleaners
- Get Ready to Clean
- Look at the Big Picture
- Improve Your Outlook
- Wipe Down Windows and Mirrors
- Freshen Up Window Coverings
- Clean Blinds and Shutters
- Stay on the Shady Side
- Deal with Draperies
- Quick Tip: Consider Dry Cleaning
- Remember Doors and Baseboards
- Swipe the Switch Plates
- Reach for Ceilings and Walls
- Know Your Paints
- Quick Tip: Clean Washable Wallpaper
- Keep Fine Wallpaper Beautiful
- Restore Wood Paneling
- Handle with Care
- Spot-Clean Walls
- Care for Exposed Brick
- Make a Grand Entrance
- Don't Forget the Bin
- Get Hands-On
- Start at the Bottom
- Use a Spray Mop
- Find the Right Solution
- Handle Hardwood
- Use a Light Touch on Bamboo
- Keep Laminates Lovely
- Pamper Stone
- Care for Cork
- Get a Concrete Solution
- Love that Linoleum
- Treat Tiles Right
- Maintain a Vinyl Floor
- Check Your Carpets and Rugs
- Preserve an Antique Rug
- Size Up an Area Rug
- Care for Cowhide
- Save the Sheepskin
- Stay on Top of Carpets
- Lift Stains Naturally
- Act Immediately
- Fight Common Stains Naturally
- Light the Way
- Brighten Lampshades
- Wash a Fabric Lampshade
- Shine Glass Shades
- Revive the Lamp Base
- Make Chandeliers Sparkle
- Look Up
- Quick Tip: Dust the Bulbs
- Getting Started Checklist
- Kitchen
- Care for Your Kitchen
- Complete Your Evening
- Start Fresh
- Quick Tip: Get All Hands On Deck
- Reset the Fridge
- Free Up the Freezer
- Dust the Condenser
- Wipe the Exterior
- Shine Stainless Steel
- Quick Tip: Line the Fridge
- Clean the Oven
- Get a Fresh, Clean Microwave
- Quick Tip-Wipe Up Spills Quickly
- Maintain the Cooktop
- Keep it Simple
- Make Electric Stoves Sparkle
- Care for Gas Stoves
- Don't Forget the Vent Hood
- Wash by Hand
- Wash More Efficiently
- Clean the Dishwasher
- Wipe the Exterior
- Learn to Load
- Banish Odors
- Deep Clean
- Mind the Flow
- Trust the Power
- Know Your Sink
- Recharge the Disposal
- Maintain Your Disposal
- Keep It Clear
- Care for Faucets
- Enjoy Living Finishes
- Clean Older Faucets Right
- Clean Sealed Countertops
- Save Unsealed Countertops
- Wash Boards
- Refresh the Coffee Maker
- Clean Your knife Block
- Tend to a Toaster Oven
- Quick Tip: Spray the Produce
- Process the Processor
- Be Good to Your Blender
- Handle High-Performance Blenders
- Juice It
- Clean Out the Cabinets
- Brighten Cabinet Doors
- Quick Tip: Sterilize Your Sponge
- Clean Behind Closed Doors
- Don't Let Spills Linger
- Get a Handle on It
- Mix It in the Kitchen
- Kitchen Checklist
- Bathroom
- Start the Day Right
- Quick Tip: Use a Color Code
- Stock a Bath Caddy
- Keep It Fresh
- Organize Your Medicine Cabinet
- Store Your Medicines Safely
- Conquer Clutter
- Make Your Shower Sparkle
- Clean Your Showerhead
- Air It Out
- Go After Grout
- Quick Tip: Pass the Bar
- Know Your Bathtub
- Treat your Tub Right
- Sanitize the Whirlpool
- Clear Drains Naturally
- Take Care of Your Towels
- Remember the Robe
- Launder All Bath Mats
- Clean Sinks and Vanity Tops
- First, Do No Harm
- Quick Tip-Stay Film Free
- Treat Stains on Porcelain
- Declutter Drawers and Cabinets
- Keep a Makeup Drawer Pretty
- Treasure Your Jewelry
- Wipe Down Bath Fixtures
- Preserve Your Protection
- Clean Classic Hardware
- Let a Natural Patina Develop
- Plat It Safe
- Go for the Gold
- Rejuvenate Makeup Brushes
- Freshen Your Toothbrush
- Scrub Canisters, Cups, and Dishes
- Tend to a Hairbrush
- Quick Tip: Save on Waste Can Cleaning
- Take On the Toilet
- Cope with Mineral Deposits
- Keep a Bidet Pristine
- Clean the Toilet Brush
- Care for Sick Family Members
- Quarantine the Germs
- Launder in Hot Water
- Wash Your Hands
- Consider Disposables
- Sterilize Surfaces
- Disinfect Everything
- Make Bathroom Cleansers
- Bathroom Checklist
- Laundry
- Do Laundry Right
- Organize the Laundry Room
- Set Up a Catchall Basket
- Quick Tip: Style Your Space
- Steam-Clean an Iron
- Deal with Tough Stains
- Stock Up on Stain Busters
- Go Natural
- Decode Common Laundry Symbols
- Know What the Numbers Mean
- Quick Tip: Use Your Judgment
- Make Your Own Supplies
- Wash the Washer
- Soften Up
- Front-Load Your Laundry
- Take It from the Top
- Show Your Dryer Some Love
- Add a Little Bounce
- Keep Dryer Vents Clean
- Filter Out Lint
- Quick Tip: Make Your Own Dryer Sheets
- Laundry Checklist
- Living Spaces
- Living Room
- Love Your Living Room
- Clear Out the Clutter
- Keep Dust at Bay
- Deep-Clean Your Sofa
- Know the Code
- Attack the Stain
- Freshen Up
- Shampoo Upholstery
- Care for Fine Leather
- Treat Stains on Leather
- Opt for a Natural Polish
- Dust Wood Often
- Go Beyond Dusting
- Tend to Your Fireplace
- Clean the Firebox
- Get the Tools
- Deep-Clean Fireboxes
- Clean a Gas Fireplace
- Remember the Accessories
- Mind the Mantel
- Wipe Fireplace Glass Clean
- Care for Your Art
- Preserve Old Furniture
- Quick Tip-Don't Use Bread
- Take Care of Your TV
- Deep-Clean Your Speakers
- Take Control of the Remote
- Review Your Books
- Clean the Bookshelves
- Freshen Your Plants
- Quick Tip: Curate Carefully
- Clean and Polish the Whole Home
- Living Room Checklist
- Dining Room
- Embrace the Dining Room
- Prepare for Guests
- Choose the Right Linens
- Wash Table Linens Right
- Quick Tip: Soften Cloths Naturally
- Hand-wash Heirlooms
- Iron While Damp
- Make Room for Ironing
- Pad the Surface
- Hang the Linens
- Quick Tip: Preserve and Protect
- Treat Dining Room Stains
- Care for Fine China
- Store It Safely
- Care for Crystal and Glass
- Enjoy Your Silver
- Shine Silverware
- Maintain the Table
- Polish Wood Naturally
- Entertain with Ease
- Just Say Yes
- Prep in Advance
- Clean as You Go
- Quick Tip: Mix It Up
- Dining Room Checklist
- Bedroom
- Create a Sanctuary
- Take It Easy
- Launder Sheets Weekly
- Protect Pillows
- Soften Bedding
- Case Out Pillows
- Minimize Wrinkles
- Care for Pillows
- Revitalize Memory Foam
- Shield Your Comforter
- Clean the Comforter
- Freshen a Mattress
- Wash the Mattress Pad
- Treat Curtains and Bed Skirts
- Scent with Lavender
- Make the Bed
- Don't Forget the Bedframe
- Address the Dresser
- Tackle a Ceiling Fan
- Clean a Fabric Headboard
- Maintain a Humidifier
- Hunt for Bunnies
- Clean Closets
- Make Lavender Sachets
- Protect Fabrics with Cedar
- Chase the Moths
- Destroy Dust Mites
- Eliminate Lice
- Bedroom Checklist
- Office
- Clean a Computer
- Declutter the Desk
- Get Organized
- Optimize Shelf Space
- Clean Out the Filing Cabinet
- Refresh an Office Chair
- Go Paperless
- Quick Tip: Tune Up Sticky Drawers
- Keep It Current
- Discard or Donate
- Office Checklist
- 30-Bag Purge Challenge
- Cleaning Checklists
- Recipes
- Acknowledgments/Credits
- Index
