How to Clean Practically Anything

A handy, up-to-date guide describes the most efficient and cost-effective ways to clean practically everything, with special sections on how to cope with daily cleaning regimens, eliminating germs, paint removal, oven cleaners, carpet and floor cleaning, and safe storage of cleaning supplies. Original. Front Cover......Page 1 Back Cover ......Page 2 Contents ......Page 7 Foreword ......Page 10 Acknowledgments ......Page 11 Introduction ......Page 12 Dishwasher Detergents ......Page 20 Dishwashers ......Page 21 Hand Dishwashing Liquids ......Page 24 Carpet and Rug Cleaning ......Page 28 First Aid For Carpet Stains ......Page 31 Floor Care ......Page 33 Hard-Surface-Floor First Aid For Stains ......Page 36 Wood Furniture ......Page 39 Upholstered Furniture ......Page 43 All-Purpose Cleaners ......Page 51 Bathroom Cleaners ......Page 53 Drain Cleaners ......Page 54 Garbage Bags ......Page 60 Handheld Vacuum Cleaners ......Page 66 Oven Cleaners ......Page 70 Paper Towels ......Page 72 Scouring Cleansers ......Page 75 Toilet Bowl Cleaners ......Page 77 Vacuum Cleaners ......Page 80 Window Cleaners ......Page 85 Laundry ......Page 89 Bleaches ......Page 90 Boosters ......Page 93 Clothes Washers ......Page 95 Detergents ......Page 101 Dry Cleaning ......Page 106 Fabric Softeners ......Page 108 Hand-Laundry Detergents ......Page 109 Metal Polishes ......Page 113 Silver Care ......Page 116 Air Cleaners ......Page 119 Auto Polishes ......Page 126 Paint Removal ......Page 128 Power Blowers ......Page 137 Water Treatment ......Page 140 Facial Cleansers ......Page 152 Facial Tissues ......Page 153 Hand Soaps ......Page 155 Toilet Tissues ......Page 157 Appendix A - Tips For Cleaning A Variety Of Household Items ......Page 160 Appendix B - Stain Removal ......Page 184 Appendix C - Disposal Of Household Cleaning Materials ......Page 200 Index ......Page 202 Front Cover 1 Back Cover 2 Contents 7 Foreword 10 Acknowledgments 11 Introduction 12 Dishes 20 Dishwasher Detergents 20 Dishwashers 21 Hand Dishwashing Liquids 24 Floors 28 Carpet and Rug Cleaning 28 First Aid For Carpet Stains 31 Floor Care 33 Hard-Surface-Floor First Aid For Stains 36 Furniture 39 Wood Furniture 39 Upholstered Furniture 43 House Cleaning 51 All-Purpose Cleaners 51 Bathroom Cleaners 53 Drain Cleaners 54 Garbage Bags 60 Handheld Vacuum Cleaners 66 Oven Cleaners 70 Paper Towels 72 Scouring Cleansers 75 Toilet Bowl Cleaners 77 Vacuum Cleaners 80 Window Cleaners 85 Laundry 89 Bleaches 90 Boosters 93 Clothes Washers 95 Detergents 101 Dry Cleaning 106 Fabric Softeners 108 Hand-Laundry Detergents 109 Metal Maintenance 113 Metal Polishes 113 Silver Care 116 Miscellaneous 119 Air Cleaners 119 Auto Polishes 126 Paint Removal 128 Power Blowers 137 Water Treatment 140 Personal Care 152 Facial Cleansers 152 Facial Tissues 153 Hand Soaps 155 Toilet Tissues 157 Appendix A - Tips For Cleaning A Variety Of Household Items 160 Appendix B - Stain Removal 184 Appendix C - Disposal Of Household Cleaning Materials 200 Index 202 Provides practical ways to clean household and personal items, including appliances, upholstery, carpets, and automobiles