Do I Dust Or Vacuum First?: Answers to the 100 Toughest, Most Frequently Asked Questions about Housecleaning [Paperback]

Don Aslett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2005

The Only Housecleaning Q&A You'll Ever Need!

Does Scotchguard pay? How do you clean velvet? Is there any such thing as a "clean" color? How long do other people spend cleaning?

You'll learn the answers to all these questions and more-right from America's king of cleaning himself, Don Aslett! In this completely revised and updated edition of his home care classic, Don uses this entertaining Q&A format to provide quick and easy answers to 100 of the toughest, most frequently asked questions about housecleaning.

With Don's practical, inexpensive solutions, you'll maximize your energy and minimize your efforts-and get any job anywhere done in half the time. You'll also learn strategies to prevent housework and earn more free time for yourself. With Do I Dust or Vacuum First? 2nd Edition, you'll be sitting pretty on your clean couch in your clean living room in no time.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Don Aslett, America's #1 Cleaning Expert, is the founder of one of the country's largest cleaning firms, Varsity Contractors. His home care books have sold more than 3 million copies-and counting. His private label brand of cleaners, Don Aslett's Time Savers, are perennial favorites on QVC. Don has appeared on Oprah, as well as all the national shows and in the pages of every women's magazine, from Real Simple to Cosmopolitan.

Product Details

• Paperback: 246 pages
• Publisher: Marsh Creek Press; 2 edition (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593373317
• ISBN-13: 978-1593373313
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #775,555 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > How-to & Home Improvements > Cleaning, Caretaking & Relocating

More About the Author

Don Aslett, owner and founder of one of the USA's largest and most successful cleaning companies--and self-made millionaire--has revolutionized both the home and the workplace with his popular cleaning services, products, and books

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Upbeat and witty, with lots of illustrations, December 3, 2001

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Pamela (Dubuque, IA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Do I Dust or Vacuum First? (Paperback)

This is an upbeat and witty guide to cleaning various parts of the residential house, written by master de-clutterer, Don Aslett. Everybody who cleans house occasionally will find something useful here. It answers questions from "How do I clean my textured ceiling?" to "I love bleach, do you?" Very practical and informative, with a personal slant. Great book!

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Do I Dust Or Vacuum First?, April 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Do I Dust or Vacuum First? (Signet) (Paperback)

When I don't feel like cleaning, and I usually don't, I get this book out and browse. Something in it will get done. Don makes it so easy and fun.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Which do you first? You Dust first, April 5, 2009

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Stephanie Manley (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Do I Dust Or Vacuum First?: Answers to the 100 Toughest, Most Frequently Asked Questions about Housecleaning (Paperback)

You dust first to pick up what you can, then you vacuum as dusting may have some particles hit the floor. This was an enjoyable and helpful read. I love that this book doesn't beat you up for your current cleaning style, or perhaps lack thereof. He does tell you how to remove the grime from the top of the refrigerator, to to remove caked on dirt from heating vents and so much more.

I like that he lets you know you really only need 4 different types of cleaning products, and he tells you were to get them to have money. No exotic equipment is really needed, but rather a few good products will take care of all of your needs. This alone will save you a ton of money.

I highly recommend picking up this book if you want to work in more thorough cleaning with less effort. This book will definately help you have a cleaner house, and save you time and money!