Green clean Natural cleaning solutions for every room of your home

Jill Potvin Schoff

Book - 2019

"The author presents natural, nontoxic alternatives to chemical-based cleaning products for the home. Each chapter covers a different area of the home, including bathroom, kitchen, outdoor areas, garages and basements, windows and window treatments, and flooring, as well as a section on cleaning your car naturally"--

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Subjects
Published
Mount Joy, PA : Creative Homeowner [2019]
Language
English
Main Author
Jill Potvin Schoff (author)
Physical Description
232 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781580118316
  • Preface
  • Part I. The Basics
  • Chapter 1. Why Go Green?
  • Making Changes
  • The Health Effect
  • The Environmental Impact
  • What You Can Do
  • Chapter 2. Your New Cleaning Arsenal
  • Cleaner by Cleaner
  • Tools of the Trade
  • Part II. Inside Jobs
  • Chapter 3. The Fresh Bathroom
  • Showers and Tubs
  • Mold and Mildew
  • Toilets
  • Clearing Drains
  • Chapter 4. Kitchen Detox
  • Sinks and Countertops
  • Cabinetry
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Kitchenware
  • Chapter 5. Laundry YOU Can Live With
  • Eco-Friendly Washing Strategies
  • Eco-Friendly Drying Strategies
  • Eco-Friendly Clothing Care
  • The Green Alternatives
  • Stain Guidelines
  • Chapter 6. Around the House
  • Making Windows Sparkle
  • Walls and Ceilings
  • Cleaning Metal
  • Dusting
  • Chapter 7. All About Floors
  • Keep Out the Dirt
  • Hardwood, Laminate, Bamboo, and Linoleum
  • Tile, Stone, Rubber, Vinyl, and Concrete
  • Rug and Carpet Care
  • Chapter 8. Caring for Furnishings
  • Wood Furniture
  • Other Hard Furniture
  • Upholstery
  • Window Treatments
  • Part III. Dirty Jobs
  • Chapter 9. Outside the House
  • Vinyl, Aluminum, and Wood Siding
  • Masonry
  • Roofing
  • Exterior Metalwork
  • Decks
  • Driveways, Walkways, and Patios
  • Outdoor Furniture and Fabrics
  • The Backyard Grill
  • Chapter 10. Garage, Workshop, and Basement
  • Garage Floors
  • Cars
  • Workshop Tools
  • Paint Problems
  • Lawn Mowers
  • Pesticides
  • Basements
  • Appendix
  • Glossary
  • Resources
  • Index
  • Photo Credits
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author