Haley's Cleaning Hints [Mass Market Paperback]

Graham Haley (Author), Rosemary Haley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 6, 2004

In paperback for the first time - the authors of the bestselling Haley's Hints tackle household grime, goo, and garbage...

Readers will be amazed at how much money they can save by not having to buy those expensive cleaners, deodorizers and "wonder" products. In these pages, they'll get the inside scoop on the amazing multiple cleaning properties of their very own "Household Heroes," like shaving cream, toothpaste, vinegar, mayonnaise, baking soda, salt, hand cleaner, panty hose and many more.

Over 1,000 clever, inexpensive solutions help readers clean, deodorize, unclutter and organize their homes - from kitchen to bathroom, furniture to floors, windows to walls. Terrific tips on stain removal, laundry, space-saving, and even outdoor clean-up turn everyday chores into dirt-busting adventures.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Scuff marks on my kitchen floor are no longer a problem thanks to your hint." -- V, Murphy, November 2001

"You saved my black dress! Your hint to remove deodorant stains really worked." -- Phaedra Povey, May 2002 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: NAL Trade (April 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 045121191X
• ISBN-13: 978-0451211910
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #102,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Compendium for the Household, April 27, 2003

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Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Haley's Cleaning Hints (Hardcover)

"Haley's Cleaning Hints" is a follow-up to the original "Haley's Hints" which sold over 400,000 copies. The most popular section of the original book was the one on cleaning. As a result the Haleys compiled "Haley's Cleaning Hints".

This book contains thorough instructions for cleaning just about anything you might encounter. From specific stains like fruit juice and ink to specific products like chewing gum, to specific items like garden tools or barbeque grills, it covers just about any cleaning problem. Best of all, most of the procedures involve using ordinary household items like baking soda, ammonia, and vinegar. "Haley's Cleaning Hints" is a highly recommended purchase for anyone seeking a reference book on cleaning anything quickly and easily with common household products.

117 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Wedding Present I Received!, May 24, 2001

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K. Davis (Loudon, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Haley's Cleaning Hints (Hardcover)

We received this book as a wedding present a couple of months ago, and it is the best gift we got! There are all kinds of wonderful ideas in here--a whole section on caring for different types of flooring (wood, linoleum, tile), cleaning anything you can imagine, a stain removing bible. . .it has everything. This book is going to become my standard wedding present to new couples. This is second only to a phonecall to mom.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Haley's Cleaning Hints, April 21, 2004

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Joseph S. Maresca "Dr. Joseph S. Maresca CPA,... (Bronxville, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Haley's Cleaning Hints (Hardcover)

This book is perfect for the person who likes to keep old
possessions looking new. There are a plethora of hints including
"how to do the following" :

o clean tile with a toothbrush and toothpaste
o remove white chalk with hosiery
o clean with vinegar
o make copper look new with water and salt followed by an
application of lemon polish
o soak red wine with a paper towel and remove with borax and
water
o remove tea stains with baking soda
o clean silver with hot water, salt and water softener
o remove wax from the carpet with hairdryer heat and soften wax
until removal on a paper towel
o remove bath stains with hydrogen peroxide and cream of tartar
o remove chocolate stains with water softeners stirred in water
o remove ink with hairspray and soap

These are just a few of the helpful hints described in the book.
The presentation is easy to read. This acquisition is a must
if you seek to preserve household goods in virtual perpetuity.
The work is a solid value for the money spent.