365 Quick & Easy Tips: Home Cleaning: Simple Techniques to Keep Your Home Spotless and Polished Year Round

by Weldon Owen

Overview

Quick and Easy Home Cleaning gives you everything you need to know on how to establish practical cleaning routines, create daily upkeep schedules, and make DIY green-cleaning solutions to help keep every area of your home neat, safe, and, most importantly, spotless. Learn how to tackle the most difficult stains, how often to deep clean upholstery, and how to maintain cleanliness throughout all 365 days of the year. Complete with step-by-step instructions and handy checklists to make cleaning and organizing your home easier than you ever thought possible, learn the secrets to implementing a proven cleaning system to keep up with daily, weekly, and monthly chores for a spotless home. Whether you’re new to home keeping or a seasoned cleaner, you’ll find that cleanliness is achievable all year long, one day at a time. 365 TIPS: Discover a practical, easy-to-do cleaning tip for every day of the year SIMPLE STEPS: Quick and Easy Home Cleaning breaks down the seemingly daunting task of cleaning your home into simple steps that anyone can do MAKE DIY CLEANING PRODUCTS: Learn how to make your own economical and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions that make your house sparkle while also being kind to the Earth

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681888385
Publisher:	Weldon Owen
Publication date:	05/03/2022
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	25 MB
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About the Author

Weldon Owen is an imprint of Insight Editions, a publisher of illustrated books on food & drink, photography, music, and popular culture. Elegant and informative, Weldon Owen titles showcase the best of art, photography, and design in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker's craft. They are located in San Rafael, CA. Weldon Owen is an imprint of Insight Editions, a publisher of illustrated books on food & drink, photography, music, and popular culture. Elegant and informative, Weldon Owen titles showcase the best of art, photography, and design in exquisite presentations of the bookmaker's craft. They are located in San Rafael, CA.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

001 Stock Your Caddy

Quick Tip: Save Time

002 Wipe It All Up

003 Hang Your Rubber Gloves

004 Designate a Drop Zone

005 Keep Towels Nearby

006 Clean Your Air

007 Follow Recycling Rules

008 Know the Rules for Glass

Quick Tip: Rescue a Broken Mirror

009 Avoid the Landfill

010 Brush It Off

011 Use Up Your Stash

Note about Sanitizing Germs

012 Raid Your Pantry

013 Make It Yourself

014 Create DIY Cleaners

015 Agree on Rules

016 Set a Timer

017 Improve Your Windows

018 Wipe Down Windows and Mirrors

019 Freshen Up Window Coverings

Quick Tip: Reuse Cotton Fabric as Rags

020 Clean Blinds and Shutters

021 Stay on the Shady Side

022 Deal with Draperies

023 Remember Doors and Baseboards

024 Swipe the Switch Plates

025 Remember Household Electronics

026 Reach for Ceilings and Walls

027 Know Your Paints

028 Safely Dispose of Paint

Quick Tip: Steam Clean in Between

029 Keep Fine Wallpaper Beautiful

030 Restore Wood Paneling

031 Handle with Care

032 Spot-Clean Walls

033 Care for Exposed Brick

034 Chalkboard Walls Back to Black

035 Make a Grand Entrance

036 Tidy Outdoors

037 Don't Forget the Trash Can

038 Get Hands-On

039 Start at the Bottom

040 Use a Spray Mop

Quick Tip: Avoid Costly Mistakes

041 Wash Twice

Quick Tip: Clean Your Broom

042 Find the Right Floor Solution

043 Handle Hardwood

044 Use a Light Touch on Bamboo

045 Keep Laminates Lovely

046 Pamper Stone

047 Care for Cork

048 Get a Concrete Solution

049 Love That Linoleum

050 Treat Tiles Right

051 Maintain a Vinyl Floor

052 Check Your Carpets and Rugs

053 Preserve an Antique Rug

054 Size Up an Area Rug

055 Go Washable

056 Care for Cowhide

057 Save the Sheepskin

058 Wash Floor Vents

059 Stay on Top of Carpets

060 Care for Your Vac

061 Lift Stains Naturally

062 Act immediately

063 Fight Common Stains Naturally

064 Light the Way

065 Brighten Lampshades

066 Wash a Fabric Lampshade

067 Shine Glass Shades

068 Revive the Lamp Base

069 Make Chandeliers Sparkle

070 Look Up

071 Choose Wisely

Getting Started Checklists

Kitchen

072 Care for Your kitchen

073 Picka Rug

074 Try Swedish Dishcloths

075 Reduce Paper

076 Mix It in the Kitchen

077 Set Up Recycling

078 DIY Foaming Hand Soap

079 Gather These Recyclables

080 Reuse Kitchen Canisters

081 Remove Sticky Labels

082 Clean Your Compost Bin

083 Keep Pet Bowls Orderly

084 Complete Your Evening

085 Start Fresh

Quick Tip: Make a Better Fit

086 Reset the Fridge

087 Designate Zones

088 Split It Up

089 Upcycle Egg Cartons

090 Free Up the Freezer

091 Dust the Condenser

092 Wipe the Exterior

093 Keep Your Fridge Front Clear

094 Absorb Fridge Odors

Quick Tip: Line the Fridge

095 Shine Stainless Steel

096 Clean the Oven

097 Reuse Hot Water

098 Swipe Debris

Quick Tip: Wipe Up Spills Quickly

099 Loosen Oven Messes with Steam

100 Get a Fresh, Clean Microwave

Quick Tip: Out of Lemons?

101 Maintain the Cooktop

102 Minimize Splatters

103 Keep it Simple

104 Make Electric Stoves Sparkle

105 Care for Gas Stoves

106 Don't Forget the Vent Hood

107 Wash by Hand

108 Remove Rust from Cast Iron

109 Wash More Efficiently

110 Team Up

111 Clean Your Drying Rack

112 Dismiss Drips

113 Clean the Dishwasher

114 Wipe the Exterior

115 Learn to Load

116 Hand-Wash Travel Mugs

117 Scrub Water Bottles

118 Eliminate Fogginess

119 Banish Odors

120 Deep Clean

121 Mind the Flow

122 Trust the Power

123 Know Your Sink

124 Try a Caddy

125 Recharge the Disposal

126 Maintain Your Disposal

127 Keep it Clear

128 Care for Faucets

129 Enjoy Living Finishes

130 Clean Older Faucets Right

131 Clean Sealed Countertops

132 Save Unsealed Countertops

133 Clean Counter Stools

134 Get Rid of Fruit Flies

135 Lift and Wipe

136 Think in Zones

137 Wash Boards

Quick Tip: Try a Tray

138 Lift Stains with Lemon

139 Oil Your Boards

140 Refresh the Coffee Maker

141 Clean Your Grinder

142 Reuse Coffee Grounds

143 Clean Your Knife Block

144 Sharpen Your Knives

145 Tend to a Toaster Oven

146 Process the Processor

147 Be Good to Your Blender

148 Handle High-Performance Blenders

149 Juice It

150 Declutter Your Cabinets

151 Use a Sticky Note

152 Send Ants Packing

153 Clean Out the Cabinets

154 Create Space

Quick Tip: Sterilize Your Sponge

155 Organize Your Junk Drawer

156 Move Coupons Out of the House

157 Find a New Home for Your Cutlery

158 Brighten Cabinet Doors

159 Clean Behind Closed Doors

160 Use a Liner

161 Don't Let Spills Linger

162 Get a Handle on It

Kitchen Checklists

Bathroom

163 Start the Day Right

164 Use a Color Code

165 Stock a Bath Caddy

166 Be Courteous

167 Relocate

168 Store Toys

169 Go High

170 Make Bathroom Cleansers

171 Keep It Fresh

172 Transfer Soap to Pretty Pump Bottles

173 Pick a Pump

174 Organize Your Medicine Cabinet

175 Store Your Medicines Safely

176 Keep Minis

Quick Tip: Tidy Jars and Bottles

177 Get Creative

178 Remember Bathroom Recycling

Quick Tip: Toss the Junk

179 Take Care with Pill Bottles

180 Make Your Shower Sparkle

181 Degunk Shower Tracks

182 Wave a Wand

183 Clean Your Showerhead

184 Air It Out

185 Go After Grout

186 Keep Caulk Clean

Quick Tip: Pass the Bar

187 Know Your Bathtub

188 Treat Your Tub Right

189 Extend Your Reach

190 Sanitize the Whirlpool

191 Clear Drains Naturally

192 Pull Hair from Your Drain

193 Take Care of Your Towels

194 Shop Smart

195 Remember the Robe

196 Launder All Bath Mats

Quick Tip: Pick it Up

197 Clean Sinks and Vanity Tops

198 First, Do No Harm

199 Treat Stains on Porcelain

200 Declutter Drawers and Cabinets

Quick Tip: Stay Film Free

201 Think About Access

202 Keep a Makeup Drawer Pretty

203 Treasure Your Jewelry

204 Wipe Down Bath Fixtures

205 Get in Crevices

206 Give It a Shine

207 Preserve Coatings

208 Clean Classic Hardware

209 Let a Natural Patina Develop

210 Play It Safe

211 Go for the Gold

212 Clean Faucet Handles

213 Rejuvenate Makeup Brushes

214 Freshen Your Toothbrush

215 Scrub Canisters, Cups, and Dishes

216 Tend to a Hairbrush

Quick Tip: Provide a Toilet Spray

217 Take on the Toilet

218 Cope with Mineral Deposits

Quick Tip: Remove the Seat

219 Clean the Toilet Brush

220 Care for Sick Family Members

221 Quarantine the Germs

222 Launderin Hot Water

223 Wash Your Hands

224 Consider Disposables

Quick Tip: Save on Wastebasket Cleaning

225 Sterilize Surfaces

226 Disinfect Everything

Bathroom Checklists

Laundry

227 Do Laundry Right

228 Get a Jump Start

229 Maintain a Fresh Hamper

230 Organize the Laundry Room

231 Find a Home for Everything

232 Find Textile Recycling

233 Recycle in the Laundry Room

234 Go High

Quick Tip: Repurpose Laundry Jugs

235 Sort for You

236 Clean the Cover

237 Steam Clean an Iron

238 Remove Scorch Marks

239 Make Your Own Supplies

240 Deal with Tough Stains

241 Stock Up on Stain Busters

242 Go Natural

243 Keep Cold

244 Wash the Washer

245 Decode Common Laundry Symbols

246 Know What the Numbers Mean

247 Soften Up

Quick Tip: Use Your Judgment

248 Strip Your Laundry

249 Front-Load Your Laundry

250 Take It From the Top

251 Show Your Dryer Some Love

252 Cut Dry Time

253 Add a Little Bounce

254 Keep Dryer Vents Clean

255 Filter Out Lint

Quick Tip: Just Use Half

256 Make Your Own Dryer Sheets

Laundry Checklists

Living Room

257 Love Your Living Room

258 Include the Kids

259 Keep Work Spaces Clear

260 Save Newspaper

261 Clear Horizontal Surfaces

262 Repurpose Candle Jars

263 Have a Blanket Basket

264 Move Furniture with Ease

265 Deep Clean Your Sofa

266 Know the Code

267 Clean and Polish the Whole Home

268 Attack the Stain

269 Freshen Up

270 Shampoo Upholstery

271 Refresh Microfiber

272 Opt for a Slipcover

273 Care for Fine Leather

274 Treat Stains on Leather

275 Repair Leather Scratches

276 Remember Throw Pillows and Blankets

277 Opt for a Natural Polish

278 Dust Wood Often

279 Try a Pen

280 Go Beyond Dusting

281 Tend to Your Fireplace

282 Clean the Firebox

283 Get the Tools

284 Deep Clean Fireboxes

285 Clean a Gas Fireplace

286 Remember the Accessories

287 Mind the Mantel

288 Wipe Fireplace Glass Clean

289 Preserve Old Furniture

290 Take Care of Your TV

291 Deep Clean Your Speakers

292 Take Control of the Remote

293 Review Your Books

294 Clean the Bookshelves

295 Look for a Little Free Library

296 Wash Pet Bedding

297 Save Natural Collections

298 Clean Out Clutter

Quick Tip: Curate Carefully

Living Room Checklists

Dining Room

299 Embrace the Dining Room

300 Think Beyond Dining

301 Declutter Your Dining Room

302 Store Smart

303 Prepare for Guests

304 Wash Table Linens Right

Quick Tip: Soften Cloths Naturally

Quick Tip: Preserve and Protect

305 Hand-Wash Heirlooms

306 Iron While Damp

307 Treat Dining Room Stains

308 Lift Heat Transfer Stains

309 Entertain in an Eco-Friendly Way

310 Care for Fine China

311 Store it Safely

312 Care for Crystal and Glass

313 Enjoy Your Silver

314 Shine Silverware

315 Maintain the Table

316 Clean Chairs with Spindles

317 Mix it Up

Dining Room Checklists

Bedroom

318 Create a Sleep Sanctuary

319 Purge Your Closet and Drawers

320 Designate a Clothing Purgatory

321 Corral Essentials

322 Store Extras Under Your Bed

323 Take It Easy

324 Launder Sheets Weekly

325 Line-Dry Your Sheets

326 Protect Pillows

327 Soften Bedding

328 Case Out Pillows

329 Minimize Wrinkles

330 Care for Pillows

331 Revitalize Memory Foam

332 Shield Your Comforter

333 Use Clips

334 Clean the Comforter

335 Freshen a Mattress

336 Wash the Mattress Pad

337 Treat Curtains and Bed Skirts

338 Diffuse Calming Scents

Quick Tip: Clean Your Diffuser

339 Scent with Lavender

340 Don't Forget the Bed Frame

341 Address the Dresser

342 Remove Tarnish from Handles

343 Tackle a Ceiling Fan

344 Capture Dust with a Pillowcase

345 Clean a Fabric Headboard

346 Maintain a Humidifier

347 Hunt for Bunnies

348 Clean Closets

349 Collect Donations

350 Use a Freestanding Clothing Rack

351 Suck Up Smells

352 Make Space

353 Make Lavender Sachets

354 Protect Fabrics with Cedar

355 Chase the Moths

356 Destroy Dust Mites

357 Eliminate Lice

Bedroom Checklists

Home Office

358 Get Organized

359 Make an Office Anywhere

360 Recycle Your E-Waste

361 Try White Noise for Privacy

Quick Tip: Grab Crumbs with a Sticky Note

362 Clean a Computer

363 Clear Computer Clutter

364 Create a Home Binder

365 Organize Cords

Home Office Checklists

Cleaning Checklists

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Seasonally

Cleaning Recipes

Basic Cleaners

Bathroom Cleaners

Carpet and Furniture Cleaners

Floor Cleaners

Kitchen Cleaners

Laundry Cleaners

Index

Credits