Ultimate Guide to Cleaning--Article Index and Intro

Our Ultimate Guide to Cleaning shows you now to do the job right— and do it yourself—with the latest techniques and materials, step-by-step directions, safety advice, and hundreds of color illustrations (like below).

Learn the methods the professionals use so you can...

• Scrub down siding
• Brighten walls and ceilings
• Lift stains from fabric
• Remove dirt from household appliances
• Rejuvenate rugs and carpets
• Shampoo upholstery
• Pest-proof your home
• Make windows sparkle
• Revive wood finishes
• Keep swimming pools clean and clear
• … and more...

Based on guide “Cleaning” from TIME-LIFE BOOKS -- HOME REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT series.

Article Index Outline :

1. A CLEANER AND METHOD FOR EVERY OCCASION

• A Battery of Cleaning Products
• An Arsenal of Cleaning Tools
• Reviving Wood Finishes
• Caring for Wood Floors
• Tending to Wickerwork
• Removing Grime from Masonry
• Blasting Off Dirt with Water
• Rejuvenating Metal
• Keeping Up the Appearance of Plastics
• Cleaning Glass
• Shining Up Porcelain and Tile
• Brightening Walls and Ceilings

2. CARING FOR TEXTILES

• A Methodical Approach to Removing Spots
• Rejuvenating Rugs and Carpets
• Lifting Soil from Upholstery

3. SPECIAL CLEANING PROBLEMS

• Taking Care of Household Appliances
• Attending to Air Filters
• Keeping Swimming Pools
• Clean and Clear
• Dealing with the Aftermath of a Flood

4. CONTROLLING HOUSEHOLD PESTS

• Pest-proofing a House
• Taking Offensive Action
• A Guide to Common Pests

5. CHARTS, TABLES, etc.

• Cleaning Hardwood Floors
• Restoring Metal Surfaces
• Curing for Fabrics
• Cures for Stained Textiles
• Treating Swimming-Pool Water
• Choosing Pesticides