| Cleaning & Stain Removal for Dummies Contributor(s): Chilton, Gill (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764570293 ISBN-13: 9780764570292 Publisher: For Dummies OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2004 Annotation: The everyday science of cleaning up your act. This book will help lessen the grind of daily cleaning and accidental spills. Inside you'll find an easy-to-follow section on stain removal and a room-by-room guide to buffing up everything from curtains to carpets to cars. With practical shortcuts designed to reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning, this friendly guide offers fresh ways to keep your home and your possessions looking immaculate. Discover how to: Clean and care for your clothes. Cut down on specialist cleaning bills Maintain your home inside and out Put together a stain removal kit |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - House & Home | Cleaning, Caretaking & Organizing |
| Dewey: 648.5 |
| LCCN: 2004008490 |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 5.62" W x 8.62" (0.98 lbs) 330 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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 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 |