Banish wash day blues with savvy tips from housekeeping's royal lady! Once upon a time, in a world fraught with shrinking jeans, dry-cleaning debacles, and endangered delicates, laundry was a dreaded chore. Then one happy day, the Queen of Clean put an end to the vicious wash-and-dry cycle - with her all-new collection of ingenious tips and natural solutions for stress-free washing, ironing, sorting and stain-busting! Let the Queen show you how to: Sort laundry like a pro Remove spots, stains, scorch marks and odours Soften hard water and save clothes from a dull, grey fate Make your own fabric softener sheets in a snap Say good-bye to pink socks with a foolproof colourfastness test Line-dry clothes without hanger lumps or clothespin marks Decipher those fabric care symbols on clothing tags Get the scoop on home dry-cleaning kits Discover the secrets to lint-free drying and quick fixes for when tissues, crayons and other foreign bodies take a spin in the dryer The Queen provides a complete stain removal guide and ransacks your cupboard for amazing, inexpensive spot removers including lemon juice, meat tenderiser, WD-40, salt, shaving cream...and more! Whether you turn around family-sized wash loads seven days a week, air your dirty laundry at the local launderette, or are among the seriously 'laundry challenged,' consult the Queen for no-nonsense advice and fabulous results!
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Are you sick of turning your underwear pink and finding freshly washed tissue bits all over your new jeans? Perhaps it's time to investigate the deeper mysteries of the laundry room. There's more to clean clothes than soap and water, and Linda Cobb is willing to get down to the nitty-gritty in her simple, straightforward Talking Dirty Laundry with the Queen of Clean. No question is too small for the Queen--she tackles everything from stinky shoes to starched collars.
Each short chapter concerns a specific topic, starting with the care and cleaning of the washing and drying machines themselves. Who knew the washer needed regular cleaning? A short section on line drying is included here as well; never again will you ponder the proper way to hang hand-washed slacks. Most of the chapters are devoted to various types of special problems, such as colors that ran, stain and odor removal, and cleaning large items like bedspreads and lampshades. Explanations for when to dry-clean and how to make your own spot cleaners using household items like club soda, cream of tartar, and denture-cleaning tablets are also included, alongside ironing techniques and the definitive way of color sorting. Particularly helpful are the A-to-Z guides to fabric care and stain removal at the end of the book. Each type of fabric--from delicates like chiffon and velvet to rugged corduroy and denim--has a preferred treatment and certain chemicals that it just can't handle. Talking Dirty Laundry will give you optimal cleaning results--whether you got chocolate on your khakis or wine on your wool, you'll have the problem solved before you can say, "Shout it out!" --Jill Lightner --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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People Magazine Linda Cobb, the self-styled Queen of Clean®, sweeps into the big time with spotless timing for a book on dirt....Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean®...has certainly cleaned up.
New York Post There's no stain Linda Cobb can't tame.
The Herald (Seattle) No stain has beaten Cobb yet, and she has tried and tested almost everything......
The Arizona Republic There isn't any stain or cleaning problem for which Cobb doesn't have a solution....
Scott Pasmore News Anchor, Good Morning Arizona Lipstick on my collar, ring around the collar? Are you kidding! Since talking with the Queen of Clean® my life has never been so clean!
Cathy Blythe Host, "Problems & Solutions," KFOR Radio, Lincoln, Nebraska I am a huge fan of Linda Cobb, the absolutely undisputed Queen of Clean®. Our listeners love her terrific advice -- and you will too! As a matter of fact, after reading this book, you may even look forward to doing your next load of laundry!
Jana Bommersbach author, TV commentator, and Phoenix Magazine columnist It is comforting and refreshing to know that for once -- not in our state capitals nor in Washington, D.C., not in Hollywood, nor in the boardrooms of large corporations -- dirt is being wiped out. Thank you, Queen of Clean®. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
New York Post There's no stain Linda Cobb can't tame.
The Herald (Seattle) No stain has beaten Cobb yet, and she has tried and tested almost everything......
The Arizona Republic There isn't any stain or cleaning problem for which Cobb doesn't have a solution....
Scott Pasmore News Anchor, Good Morning Arizona Lipstick on my collar, ring around the collar? Are you kidding! Since talking with the Queen of Clean® my life has never been so clean!
Cathy Blythe Host, "Problems & Solutions," KFOR Radio, Lincoln, Nebraska I am a huge fan of Linda Cobb, the absolutely undisputed Queen of Clean®. Our listeners love her terrific advice -- and you will too! As a matter of fact, after reading this book, you may even look forward to doing your next load of laundry!
Jana Bommersbach author, TV commentator, and Phoenix Magazine columnist It is comforting and refreshing to know that for once -- not in our state capitals nor in Washington, D.C., not in Hollywood, nor in the boardrooms of large corporations -- dirt is being wiped out. Thank you, Queen of Clean®. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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THE QUEEN OF CLEAN IS TOPS AT TALK,
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By now many of us are familiar with the "Queen of Clean," the duchess of the dustmop, the princess of pressing problems - she's frank, funny, down to earth Linda Cobb, author of "Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean." Who can forget Tang in your toilet?This foe of all that dulls the sparkle of our homes is evidently also a bundle of inexhaustible energy as she is a regular on morning television, and publishes a bi-monthly newsletter. Now, she's come to cure our Monday blues - laundry! If your T-shirts shrink, your socks are unpaired, your drip dries don't, the iron spews instead of steaming, give a listen to "Talking Dirty Laundry with the Queen of Clean." In addition, she has more remedies for spot removal than linen has wrinkles. These cures for grape juice on gingham or jelly on jumpers are all inexpensive, effective, and surprising!
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Pink undies are gone for good.,
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This book could be retitled Laundry for Dummies. How hard can it be to throw some clothes in the washer and then the dryer? Depends on what is in the pockets of those designer jeans ! Ballpoint pen, crayons, chapstick and now I can get them OUT-OUT-OUT. This gal is the DIVA OF DIRT.
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Now I Know Why They Call Her Queen!,
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This review is from: Talking Dirty Laundry With The Queen Of Clean (Paperback)
I have just saved a fortune! I had a small "mystery" stain on a very expensive blouse (a present from my grandmother) and I got it out using one of the Queen's remedies. This book is awesome. The Queen is so smart--and she's adorable too!
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colorfast clothes, undiluted liquid dish soap, red wine stain remover, hottest possible water, removal sponge, unseasoned meat tenderizer, care label, automatic dishwasher detergent, fugitive color, liquid fabric softener, lint filter, offending spot, forceful stream, hottest water, percent hydrogen peroxide, softener sheets, inconspicuous area, stained area, washable fabrics, shave cream, professional cleaner, inconspicuous spot, perspiration stains, fabric type Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Twenty Mule Team, Energine Cleaning, Brighter Brights, Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain, Stain Removers That Are Hiding, Taking the Heat, Whiter Whites New!
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colorfast clothes, undiluted liquid dish soap, red wine stain remover, hottest possible water, removal sponge, unseasoned meat tenderizer, care label, automatic dishwasher detergent, fugitive color, liquid fabric softener, lint filter, offending spot, forceful stream, hottest water, percent hydrogen peroxide, softener sheets, inconspicuous area, stained area, washable fabrics, shave cream, professional cleaner, inconspicuous spot, perspiration stains, fabric type Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Twenty Mule Team, Energine Cleaning, Brighter Brights, Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain, Stain Removers That Are Hiding, Taking the Heat, Whiter Whites New!
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- The Queen of Clean by Linda Cobb on 4 pages
- Talking Dirty With the Queen of Clean: Second Edition by Linda Cobb in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- A Queen for All Seasons: A Year of Tips, Tricks, and Picks for a Cleaner House and a More Organized Life! by Linda Cobb in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- The Queen of Clean Conquers Clutter by Linda Cobb in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Back Matter
- How the Queen Cleans Everything : Handy Advice for a Clean House, Cleaner Laundry, and a Year of Timely Tips by Linda Cobb in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Talking Dirty With The Queen Of Clean by Linda Cobb in Back Matter
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