The Complete Book of Clean: Tips & Techniques for Your Home

322 Pages·2017·7.58 MB·English

by  Toni Hammersley

THE COMPLETE BOOK of
CLEAN
TIPS & TECHNIQUES for YOUR HOME
by Toni Hammersley

Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED
001 Stock Your Caddy
002 Wipe It All Up
003 Roll That Lint
004 Don the Gloves
005 Brush It Off
006 Bag Your Trash
Spring Cleaning Box
007 Raid Your Pantry
008 Make It Yourself
Quick Tip: Shake It
009 Create DIY Cleaners
010 Get Ready to Clean
011 Look at the Big Picture
012 Improve Your Outlook
013 Wipe Down Windows and Mirrors
014 Freshen Up Window Coverings
015 Clean Blinds and Shutters
016 Stay on the Shady Side
017 Deal with Draperies
Quick Tip: Consider Dry Cleaning
018 Remember Doors and Baseboards
019 Swipe the Switch Plates
020 Reach for Ceilings and Walls
021 Know Your Paints
Quick Tip: Clean Washable Wallpaper
022 Keep Fine Wallpaper Beautiful
023 Restore Wood Paneling
024 Handle with Care
025 Spot-Clean Walls
026 Care for Exposed Brick
027 Make a Grand Entrance
028 Don’t Forget the Bin
029 Get Hands-On
030 Start at the Bottom
031 Use a Spray Mop
032 Find the Right Floor Solution
033 Handle Hardwood
034 Use a Light Touch on Bamboo
035 Keep Laminates Lovely
036 Pamper Stone
037 Care for Cork
038 Get a Concrete Solution
039 Love that Linoleum
040 Treat Tiles Right
041 Maintain a Vinyl Floor
042 Check Your Carpets and Rugs
043 Preserve an Antique Rug
044 Size Up an Area Rug
045 Care for Cowhide
046 Save the Sheepskin
047 Stay on Top of Carpets
048 Lift Stains Naturally
049 Act Immediately
050 Fight Common Stains Naturally
051 Light the Way
052 Brighten Lampshades
053 Wash a Fabric Lampshade
054 Shine Glass Shades
055 Revive the Lamp Base
056 Make Chandeliers Sparkle
057 Look Up
Quick Tip: Dust the Bulbs
GETTING STARTED CHECKLIST
KITCHEN
058 Care for Your Kitchen
059 Complete Your Evening
060 Start Fresh
Quick Tip: Get All Hands On Deck
061 Reset the Fridge
062 Free Up the Freezer
063 Dust the Condenser
064 Wipe the Exterior
065 Shine Stainless Steel
Quick Tip: Line the Fridge
066 Clean the Oven
067 Get a Fresh, Clean Microwave
Quick Tip: Wipe Up Spills Quickly
068 Maintain the Cooktop
069 Keep It Simple
070 Make Electric Stoves Sparkle
071 Care for Gas Stoves
072 Don’t Forget the Vent Hood
073 Wash by Hand
074 Wash More Efficiently
075 Clean the Dishwasher
076 Wipe the Exterior
077 Learn to Load
078 Banish Odors
079 Deep Clean
080 Mind the Flow
081 Trust the Power
082 Know Your Sink
083 Recharge the Disposal
084 Maintain Your Disposal
085 Keep It Clear
086 Care for Faucets
087 Enjoy Living Finishes
088 Clean Older Faucets Right
089 Clean Sealed Countertops
090 Save Unsealed Countertops
091 Wash Boards
092 Refresh the Coffee Maker
093 Clean Your Knife Block
094 Tend to a Toaster Oven
Quick Tip: Spray the Produce
095 Process the Processor
096 Be Good to Your Blender
097 Handle High-Performance Blenders
098 Juice It
099 Clean Out the Cabinets
100 Brighten Cabinet Doors
Quick Tip: Sterilize Your Sponge
101 Clean Behind Closed Doors
102 Don’t Let Spills Linger
103 Get a Handle on It
104 Mix It in the Kitchen
KITCHEN CHECKLIST
BATHROOM
105 Start the Day Right
Quick Tip: Use a Color Code
106 Stock a Bath Caddy
107 Keep It Fresh
108 Organize Your Medicine Cabinet
109 Store Your Medicines Safely
110 Conquer Clutter
111 Make Your Shower Sparkle
112 Clean Your Showerhead
113 Air It Out
114 Go After Grout
Quick Tip: Pass the Bar
115 Know Your Bathtub
116 Treat Your Tub Right
117 Sanitize the Whirlpool
118 Clear Drains Naturally
119 Take Care of Your Towels
120 Remember the Robe
121 Launder All Bath Mats
122 Clean Sinks and Vanity Tops
123 First, Do No Harm
Quick Tip: Stay Film Free
124 Treat Stains on Porcelain
125 Declutter Drawers and Cabinets
126 Keep a Makeup Drawer Pretty
127 Treasure Your Jewelry
128 Wipe Down Bath Fixtures
129 Preserve Your Protection
130 Clean Classic Hardware
131 Let a Natural Patina Develop
132 Plat It Safe
133 Go for the Gold
134 Rejuvenate Makeup Brushes
135 Freshen Your Toothbrush
136 Scrub Canisters, Cups, and Dishes
137 Tend to a Hairbrush
Quick Tip: Save on Waste Can Cleaning
138 Take On the Toilet
139 Cope with Mineral Deposits
140 Keep a Bidet Pristine
141 Clean the Toilet Brush
142 Care for Sick Family Members
143 Quarantine the Germs
144 Launder in Hot Water
145 Wash Your Hands
146 Consider Disposables
147 Sterilize Surfaces
148 Disinfect Everything
149 Make Bathroom Cleansers
BATHROOM CHECKLIST
LAUNDRY
150 Do Laundry Right
151 Organize the Laundry Room
152 Set Up a Catchall Basket
Quick Tip: Style Your Space
153 Steam-Clean an Iron
154 Deal with Tough Stains
155 Stock Up on Stain Busters
156 Go Natural
157 Decode Common Laundry Symbols
158 Know What the Numbers Mean
Quick Tip: Use Your Judgment
159 Make Your Own Supplies
160 Wash the Washer
161 Soften Up
162 Front-Load Your Laundry
163 Take It from the Top
164 Show Your Dryer Some Love
165 Add a Little Bounce
166 Keep Dryer Vents Clean
167 Filter Out Lint
Quick Tip: Make Your Own Dryer Sheets
LAUNDRY CHECKLIST
LIVING SPACES
Living Room
168 Love Your Living Room
169 Clear Out the Clutter
170 Keep Dust at Bay