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cleaning stain removal for dummies published by john wiley sons ltd the atrium southern gate chichester west sussex po19 8sq england e-mail for orders and customer service enquires cs-books@wiley.co.uk visit our home page on www.wileyeurope.com copyright © 2004 by john wiley sons ltd chichester west sussex england published by john wiley sons ltd chichester west sussex all rights reserved no part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording scanning or otherwise except under the terms of the copyright designs and patents act 1988 or under the terms of a licence issued by the copyright licensing agency ltd 90 tottenham court road london w1t 4lp uk without the permission in writing of the publisher requests to the publisher for permission should be addressed to the legal department wiley publishing inc 10475 crosspoint blvd indianapolis indiana 46256 united states 317-572-3447 fax 317-572-4355 or e-mail brandreview wiley.com trademarks wiley the wiley publishing logo for dummies the dummies man logo a reference for the rest of us the dummies way dummies daily the fun and easy way dummies.com and related trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of john wiley sons inc and/or its affiliates in the united states and other countries and may not be used without written permission all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners john wiley sons ltd is not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book limit of liability/disclaimer of warranty the publisher and the author make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this work and specifically disclaim all warranties including without limitation warranties of fitness for a particular purpose no warranty may be created or extended by sales or promotional materials the advice and strategies contained herein may not be suitable for every situation this work is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal accounting or other professional services if professional assistance is required the services of a competent professional person should be sought neither the publisher nor the author shall be liable for damages arising herefrom the fact that an organisation or website is referred to in this work as a citation and/or a potential source of further information does not mean that the author or the publisher endorses the information the organisation or website may provide or recommendations it may make further readers should be aware that internet websites listed in this work may have changed or disappeared between when this work was written and when it is read wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats some content that appears in print may not be available in electronic books library of congress control number 2004008490 british library cataloguing in publication data a catalogue record for this book is available from the british library isbn 0-7645-7029-3 printed and bound in great britain by biddles ltd kings lynn 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1[close]
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about the author gill chilton is a consumer journalist with 20 years experience in writing on practical subjects she writes for among others family circle woman and good housekeeping magazines and answers questions on a regular consumer advice page for family circle cleaning is forever a hot topic readers may love or loathe it but as they tell gill they can t ignore it gill is also the author of home basics the complete guide to running today s home published by reader s digest and she has appeared on radio and tv demonstating practical household tips gill lives in a beautiful cotswolds village where despite her best endeavours the three children and two cats with whom she so happily shares her home present a constant cleaning challenge.[close]
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dedication this book is dedicated to holly to alice and to robin i can t wait until you all get old enough to put its advice into regular practise also to my beloved parents and to sue and tim for your love and continual support through changing times author s acknowledgments i d like to thank my editors jason dunne amie tibble and kathleen dobie for introducing me to the good-sense clearread concept that is dummies your skill and enthusiasm made the months i spent writing this book a real pleasure thanks also to sam clapp at wiley for beautifully smooth admin support a subject as wide-ranging as cleaning calls for a multitude of research so i d like to acknowledge the pr teams for addis armitage shanks bissell brabantia cif domestos dri-pak electrolux the home laundering consultative council jeyes jvc and wd-40 thanks also to dale courtman institute of plumbing bob moore jessops school of photography and david rogers at autoglym finally to get back to the very start many thanks indeed to aggie mackenzie for recommending me for the project.[close]
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publisher s acknowledgments we re proud of this book please send us your comments through our dummies online registration form located at www.dummies.com/register some of the people who helped bring this book to market include the following acquisitions editorial and media development executive editor jason dunne project editors amie jackowski tibble daniel mersey development editor kathleen a dobie copy editor martin key technical editor george hughes tipking.com editorial assistant samantha clapp cover photos © peter samuels/getty images cartoons rich tennant www.the5thwave.com production project coordinator erin smith layout and graphics amanda carter denny hager stephanie d jumper michael kruzil heather ryan jacque schneider julie trippetti mary gillot virgin proofreaders andy hollandbeck carl pierce brian h walls indexer techbooks production services publishing and editorial for consumer dummies diane graves steele vice president and publisher consumer dummies joyce pepple acquisitions director consumer dummies kristin a cocks product development director consumer dummies michael spring vice president and publisher travel brice gosnell associate publisher travel kelly regan editorial director travel publishing for technology dummies andy cummings vice president and publisher dummies technology/general user composition services gerry fahey vice president of production services debbie stailey director of composition services[close]
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contents at a glance introduction 1 part i getting your hands dirty cleaning basics 7 chapter 1 recognising the value of cleaning well 9 chapter 2 equipping yourself 17 chapter 3 talking timing and techniques 37 part ii cleaning your home top to bottom 47 chapter 4 cleaning ceilings walls radiators and window treatments 49 chapter 5 standing up to floors 61 chapter 6 scouring everything and the kitchen sink 75 chapter 7 bringing brilliance to the bathroom 93 chapter 8 polishing furniture and furnishings 107 part iii keeping up appearances outside 123 chapter 9 washing up outside 125 chapter 10 making windows sparkle 131 chapter 11 sweeping up the garden path decks driveways and patios 141 chapter 12 devoting time to your vehicles 157 part iv cleaning special items and in special situations 167 chapter 13 tuning in to electrical equipment 169 chapter 14 shining sports and hobby equipment 177 chapter 15 treasuring personal valuables 187 chapter 16 facing family cleaning challenges 201 chapter 17 cleaning for special occasions 223 part v removing stains 231 chapter 18 caring for your clothes 233 chapter 19 understanding basic stain types 255 chapter 20 treating everyday stains 265 chapter 21 tackling scratches scuffs and rips 277[close]
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viii cleaning stain removal for dummies part vi the part of tens 283 chapter 22 fast fixes for unexpected guests 285 chapter 23 ten tips for facing a landlord inspection 291 chapter 24 being clean in other people s homes 295 chapter 25 extraordinary uses for ten ordinary items 301 appendix stain removal guide 307 index 317[close]
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table of contents introduction 1 about this book 2 conventions used in this book 2 foolish assumptions 3 how this book is organised 3 part i getting your hands dirty cleaning basics 3 part ii cleaning your home top to bottom 4 part iii keeping up appearances outside 4 part iv cleaning special items and in special situations 4 part v removing stains 5 part vi the part of tens 5 appendix 5 icons used in this book 5 where to go from here 6 part i getting your hands dirty cleaning basics 7 chapter 1 recognising the value of cleaning well 9 reaping the surprising benefits of a clean home 10 setting your cleaning priorities 11 finding the time to clean 11 finding ways to cut your workload 13 offering shortcuts for busy people 14 treating stains and repairing damage 15 chapter 2 equipping yourself 17 brushing up on brushes brooms and mops 17 polishing up with pastes sprays and cleaning solutions 26 mixing up a multi-purpose cleaner 29 going green with alternative cleaners 31 storing and using strong chemicals safely 34 working safely 34 storing for safety and savings 35[close]
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x cleaning stain removal for dummies chapter 3 talking timing and techniques 37 deciding on cleaning frequency 37 doing your daily duties 40 discovering why two weeks are better than one 41 incorporating effective techniques 43 going room by room 44 making a day of it 45 part ii cleaning your home top to bottom 47 chapter 4 cleaning ceilings walls radiators and window treatments 49 figuring out frequency 50 cleaning walls and ceilings according to covering 50 erasing grime from emulsion surfaces 51 attacking artex ceilings 53 wiping down wallpaper 53 tidying window treatments 54 considering curtains 54 adjusting blinds 57 cleaning your home s hot spots 58 chapter 5 standing up to floors 61 undertaking vacuuming 62 making good use of attachments 63 choosing the right vacuum cleaner 64 cleaning your vacuum cleaner 66 washing your carpet 67 caring for non-carpeted floors 69 laminate 69 linoleum and vinyl 70 wood 71 tiled floors 72 cork 73 chapter 6 scouring everything and the kitchen sink 75 embracing reasons to be clean 75 choosing disinfecting over simply cleaning 76 balancing cost and cleanliness 77 recognising the most important areas to clean 77[close]
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table of contents xi cutting the clutter to cut the work 79 cleaning your kitchen surfaces 79 doing the dishes 81 washing up by hand 81 loading the dishwasher 82 shining up major appliances 85 keeping the fridge clean and cool 85 de-icing freezers 87 operating on ovens and other heating elements 87 taking good care of small appliances 89 washing toasters and sandwich-makers 90 descaling kettles and coffee-makers 90 freshening food processors mixers and blenders 91 tackling kitchen rubbish 91 getting the best of bins 92 paying attention to waste disposal units 92 chapter 7 bringing brilliance to the bathroom 93 beginning with bathroom basics 94 scrubbing different surfaces 94 making cleaning easier with good habits 97 making the bathroom sparkle in a hurry 98 tackling toilets 101 stepping into a spotless shower 103 going for the sparkle 103 treating and beating condensation 104 chapter 8 polishing furniture and furnishings 107 basics for burnishing your furnishings 107 caring for upholstered chairs and sofas 109 washing washable fabrics 109 calling in the professionals 111 laving leather 111 handling hard furniture 112 cleaning cane and wicker 112 polishing metal 113 working on wood and wood-effect items 114 keeping lights shining 117 turning to bedding 118 messing with mattresses 119 fussing with futons 119 plumping up pillows 120 snuggling up to duvets and eiderdowns 121[close]
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xii cleaning stain removal for dummies part iii keeping up appearances outside 123 chapter 9 washing up outside 125 cleaning winter dirt away 125 pressuring dirt away from stone 126 removing dirt from exterior wood and siding 128 washing paint 128 working on doors 129 clearing out gutters 130 opening drains 130 chapter 10 making windows sparkle 131 washing windows 131 putting together a basic window-cleaning kit 132 choosing a solution 133 following a complete window-washing action plan 134 coming to grips with secondary glazing 136 shining skylights and conservatories 137 setting up ladders 137 looking at ladder safety 138 staying safe without a ladder 138 chapter 11 sweeping up the garden path decks driveways and patios 141 dealing with decks and patios 142 keeping wooden decking smart 142 laying it on the line to clean concrete and stonework 143 raking through gravel 143 getting garden furniture clean enough to eat off 144 protecting wood 144 treating plastic resin furniture well 145 pumping iron 146 cleaning outdoor accessories 147 degreasing barbecue grills 147 taking care of terracotta pots and stone ornaments 149 opening up table umbrellas and parasols 149 swinging through outdoor toys 150[close]
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table of contents xiii giving garden tools some attention 150 making sure hand tools stay handy 151 keeping blades sharp 151 helping lawn mowers keep their cutting edge 151 cutting through hedge trimmers and strimmers 153 shining your greenhouse 153 tidying the rubbish 154 chapter 12 devoting time to your vehicles 157 cleaning out the car 158 washing up at the automatic car wash 158 washing up by hand 159 maintaining motorcycles 164 turning out your bicycle 164 part iv cleaning special items and in special situations 167 chapter 13 tuning in to electrical equipment 169 showing the full tv picture 169 playing smart with the vcr 170 dealing with the dvd 170 dusting off office equipment 170 cleaning your computer the foolproof way 171 troubleshooting tips for printers 172 cleaning facts for your fax and copier 172 getting tough with telephones 173 focusing on cameras 174 chapter 14 shining sports and hobby equipment 177 keeping your music collection sound 177 cleaning cds and dvds 178 caring for audio cassettes 178 dusting off vinyl records 178 wiping up video tapes 179 tuning up musical instruments 179 polishing pianos 180 blowing through woodwinds 180 burnishing brass instruments 181 plucking the strings 181 saying goodbye to dirty books 182[close]
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xiv cleaning stain removal for dummies cleaning up at sports matches 183 loving tennis racquets 183 cleaning cricket bats 183 sweeping up hockey sticks 184 buffing balls 184 washing water wear 184 getting squeaky-clean trainers 184 chapter 15 treasuring personal valuables 187 putting together a basic cleaning kit 188 looking after jewellery and gemstones 189 making stone and metal sparkle 189 building up to pearls 192 gilding gold jewellery 193 shining silver jewellery 193 taking care of antiques 194 handling fine breakables 195 caring for china 195 washing crystal and cut glass 196 tending to vases and decanters 197 protecting artwork prints and paintings 197 polishing the silver 198 chapter 16 facing family cleaning challenges 201 cleaning up after children 202 tidying the bedroom 202 picking up the playroom 203 storing well 204 taking care of toys 205 cleaning up baby 207 cleaning bedding 208 sterilising bottles and beakers 208 washing down prams buggies car seats and baby gyms 210 tidying tips for teenagers 211 tending to pets 212 determining how much work keeping an animal means 213 avoiding health hazards 213 maintaining a clean environment for your pet 214 feeding your cat and dog cleanly 217 winning the war against animal fur 218 vetting the bedding 219 taking care of toilet hygiene 219[close]
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