Publisher's Synopsis
A typical home is full of items that have to be cleaned on a more - or less - regular basis. But most people resent the time spent on cleaning - it isn't found to be fulfilling and there are better things to do. All the more reason, then, to know the quickest, easiest ways to clean and to remove stains, with minimum effort and for maximum long-term effect.;This guide tells how, with its up-to-the-minute advice on everyday chores such as cleaning oven shelves, burnt pans, venetian blinds, windows and cars, and for treating stubborn stains and ground-in substances. It advises on modern proprietary cleaners, and on dirt-cheap remedies using vinegar, onions, newspapers and old tights. It reveals the cleaning properties of Fuller's earth, cola and orange peel. And for items which are best cleaned by a professional, there is an extensive address list for specialized services, as well as hard-to-obtain products which may only be available by mail order. Cassandra Kent is the author of "The 'Which?' ProblemSolver".
