Good House Magic Back-to-Basics Housekeeping in a Flash

by Marshall, Natalia

• ISBN13: 9781840724516
• ISBN10: 184072451X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Spruce

Summary

Do you want your house to really sparkle but haven't quite got those extra minutes to spare? Do you long for a beautiful home that runs smoothly, but don't want to be chained to the kitchen sink? This funky retro-style book combines the good old-fashioned household advice of our mothers and grandmothers with up-to-the-minute timesaving tips and tricks. A little sprinkling of good house magic is all you need to turn your house into a happy home. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Setting up your Home
Let's Get Started	p. 9
Turn a House into a Home!	p. 12
Brighten up your Lighting Ideas	p. 14
It's Easy to be a Kitchen Genius	p. 16
Making the Best of your Bathroom	p. 20
Have a Nice Day at the Office!	p. 24
Fantastic Flooring	p. 26
Cleaning and Revitalizing
A New Way to Clean	p. 29
Sparkling Bathrooms	p. 33
China and Glass	p. 36
Electrical Equipment	p. 38
Clean Floors in a Flash!	p. 40
Dust-Free Furniture!	p. 42
Dazzling Kitchens	p. 44
Chimneys and Fireplaces	p. 49
Make your Metals Shine!	p. 50
Outside your House	p. 52
Gleeming Windows	p. 53
Keeping Walls and Ceilings Looking Good	p. 56
Getting Rid of Pests	p. 57
Stain Removal
Remove the Pain from Stains	p. 59
Gentle Stain Removers	p. 60
Those Tricky Stains	p. 63
Caring for Special Things
Looking after Antiques	p. 67
Caring for Antique Furniture	p. 68
Looking after Rare Books	p. 71
Antique Silver and Metalwork	p. 72
Paintings, Drawings, and Photos	p. 75
Porcelain and Pottery	p. 78
Glass	p. 79
Textiles	p. 81
Good Housekeeping
Sewing Magic	p. 83
The Best for your Pets	p. 86
Going Green: a Healthier Household	p. 88
Dealing with Allergies	p. 93
Keeping your Houseplants Happy	p. 94
Emergencies!	p. 98
Safety and Security
The First-Aid Magic Box	p. 103
The Herbal First-Aid Kit	p. 104
Watch out for Children	p. 105
Avoiding Accidents	p. 106
Feel Safe and Secure at Home	p. 108
Laundry and Clothes Care
Wash Day Magic	p. 113
Drying Clothes can be this Easy!	p. 118
Fresh Ideas for Ironing	p. 121
Taking Good Care of your Clothes	p. 125
Entertaining
How to Host a Great Children's Party	p. 129
The Formal Meal	p. 130
An Informal Get-Together	p. 133
How to be Star of the Barbecue	p. 135
Moving Home
A Successful Move	p. 137
Countdown to Moving	p. 139
Your Essential Checklist	p. 141
Index	p. 141
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