Clever Cleaning
Have a Happier, Healthier Home

By Pru Nation

The purpose of this book is to help the readers keep everything around them clean without tears and smears.

In chapter one the author lists and provides information on various cleaning products. She makes several suggestion on what to use and the purpose of each cleaner. The list contains: baking soda, acetone, bleach, borax, bran, camphor, cleaning mitt, cloves, cornflour, dry sponge, magnesium sulfate, eucalyptus oil, hydrogen peroxide, lavender oil, lemon oil, methylated spirits, slurped, sugar soap, almond oil, petroleum jelly, toothbrush, vinegar, WD-40 and white spirit. She even provides instructions on how to make a cleaning mitt.

Chapter two is all about stopping household smell. There is a discussion on the pros and cons of using quick fixes such as aerosol fresheners. There is information on how to keep your refrigerator smells down; and to take away the fish smells. When trying to rid the house of smells the author offers several suggestions.

The next chapter focuses on strategies and techniques to reduce cleaning time. Here is a basic outline of how the author would effectively reduce time spent cleaning: better organize; deal with problems as they arise; use the most appropriate cleaner; reduce clutter; and be safe. Additional information and suggests are aimed at time reduction and reducing the feeling of being overwhelmed by the task at hand.

Chapter four looks at strategies and techniques to reduce the cleaning problems related to pet ownership through setting up a routine; house training; ways to be prepared to handle a crisis on a short notice; how to clean up the dog or cat hair; and what precautions pet owners need to consider.

The following chapter discusses how to reduce the frustration of cleaning windows. There are suggestion about what time of day is best to clean your windows and why; what are the best cleaning tools; the importance of using the best possible tools; how to find the tools and where to look for them; pros and cons of using a ladder; instruction on how to clean a window; and what not to do if you leave marks on the windows.

Chapter six focuses on the care and cleaning your carpets. This chapter provides information on the pros and cons of professional installation; the importance of commercial carpet in comparison to carpet with a good pile. One suggestion is to consider the purchase of a carpet and a long term investment which needs protection. This chapter looks at Scotchgard as a form of protection for your carpet. Addition information paying attention to the importance of vacuuming, beating and/or brushing your carpet is also presented in this chapter. Specific instructions on how to clean spills off your carpet; strategies to safe guard against stains; and the best ways to shampoo your carpet are also listed in this chapter.

The following chapter addresses the care and cleaning of your floors. Information on strategies to reduce wear and stains are provided such as: broad mats, sealing wooden floors, the appropriate tools to use; and strategies on how to move heavy furniture.

Specific information on how to care for cement floors, the importance of mats, what size, the construction, cleaning instructions; and what to avoid using as mats. Additional information on the care and cleaning of doors is also included in chapter eight.

Chapter nine focuses on how to have bathrooms that are the envy of your guests. The first step is to develop a daily routine of cleaning the bathroom rather than a weekly project. In this chapter the author discusses the cons of using beach in the bathroom; how to address cleaning mildew, fiberglass, porcelain, grout, shower curtains, chrome taps, gold fitings; a list of appropriate materials for each task and the order one should clean to avoid the transfer of germs. Do not forget the door handles.

Chapter ten is on the kitchen. Here the author identifies potential threats and strategies to reduce cleaning time. There is information regarding specific objects on how to clean: chopping boards, wood verse plastic; how to safely clean your oven; what tools and cleaners would be best for cleaning stoves and ovens; how to handle stubborn residues; and the importance of cleaning any grooves or scratches.
The next chapter looks at the care and cleaning of your household furniture. Specific information regarding the importance of the type and quality of the fabrics use in our furniture; how to clean the grooves; professional cleaning verses “do it yourself” cleaning; pros and cons of certain cleaning products; vacuuming and shampooing your furniture; how to clean leather, how to test the cleaner before using it; where and who to ask about cleaning of fabric and leather furniture.

The following chapter is dedicated to how to develop a cleaning plan. The author provides step by step instructions; what areas to clean first and why. Additional information on cleaning stairs, walls is also included.

The last section is focused on quick fixes for Irons, mats, and walls. In the end there will be more time for you.

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