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You’ll learn how to use the proper equipment and tackle specific cleaning challenges, including  \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFloors, walls, and ceilings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe kitchen and bathrooms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFurniture and furnishings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAppliances and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWindows\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBicycles and cars\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClothes and laundry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecks, driveways, and patios\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere 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 \u003ci\u003eFamily Circle\u003c\/i\u003e, doesn’t just give tips to make cleaning easier, but provides tips to make life easier, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eA room-by-room guide to what needs to be done, and how often\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDaily and weekly lists so you can stay on top of things\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuick fixes before unexpected guests arrive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get the most results in the least time\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 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!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Your Hands Dirty: Cleaning Basics 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Recognising the Value of Cleaning Well 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Equipping Yourself 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Talking Timing and Techniques 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Cleaning Your Home Top to Bottom 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Cleaning Ceilings, Walls, Radiators, and Window Treatments 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Standing Up to Floors 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Scouring Everything and the Kitchen Sink 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Bringing Brilliance to the Bathroom 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Polishing Furniture and Furnishings 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Keeping Up Appearances Outside 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Washing Up Outside 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Making Windows Sparkle 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Sweeping Up the Garden Path: Decks, Driveways, and Patios 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Devoting Time to Your Vehicles 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Cleaning Special Items and in Special Situations 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Tuning In to Electrical Equipment 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Shining Sports and Hobby Equipment 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Treasuring Personal Valuables 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Facing Family Cleaning Challenges 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Cleaning for Special Occasions 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Removing Stains 231\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Caring for Your Clothes 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Understanding Basic Stain Types 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Treating Everyday Stains 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Tackling Scratches, Scuffs, and Rips 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Fast Fixes for Unexpected Guests 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Tips for Facing a Landlord Inspection 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Being Clean in Other People’s Homes 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Extraordinary Uses for Ten Ordinary Items 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Stain Removal Guide 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 317\u003c\/p\u003e  ??an easy-to-follow, room-by-room guide?practical shortcuts?? (Hartlepool Mail, 24th August 04)  \u003cb\u003eGill Chilton\u003c\/b\u003e is a consumer journalist with 20 years experience in writing on practical subjects. She writes for, among others, \u003ci\u003eFamily Circle, Woman,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e magazines, and answers questions on a regular consumer advice page for\u003ci\u003eFamily Circle.\u003c\/i\u003e Cleaning is forever a hot topic: Readers may love or loathe it, but, as they tell Gill, they can’t ignore it.\u003cbr\u003e Gill is also the author of \u003ci\u003eHome Basics: The Complete Guide to Running Today’s Home\u003c\/i\u003e published by \u003ci\u003eReader’s Digest\u003c\/i\u003e and she has appeared on radio and TV demonstating practical household tips. \u003cp\u003eThe everyday science of cleaning up your act.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.  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