Household Hints for Dummies [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Janet Sobesky (Author) "I grew up in a house that was always clean..." (more)
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Product Description

Now, at last, one book can help you with all of those household chores that you just love to hate! If you can't seem to find the time, the tools, or the inclination to keep your house in tip-top shape, then Household Hints For Dummies can provide you with the motivation you need to get the job done. From getting wine stains off the carpet to making your silver sparkle, this book shows you how to transform your household into a clean machine.

Written by Janet Sobesky, the popular Woman's Day Tip Talk editor, Household Hints For Dummies is chock-full of cleaning tips, organizing secrets, maintenance checklists, childproofing help, and much more. You find helpful advice on such diverse topics as tackling your worst laundry and cleaning nightmares to protecting your family from toxic substances and germs. If you want to clean up your act, then this complete guide to a well-run home can help you discover how to do it in typical ...For Dummies® style -- the fun and easy way!

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Hungry Minds; illustrated edition edition (May 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764551418
• ISBN-13: 978-0764551413
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #99,903 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You need this book, even if you think you don't., October 1, 1999

By A Customer

A friend gave me this book as a housewarming present and I thought she was nuts because I've had my own home for 30 years. What could I possibly learn from a book about keeping house? As it turns out, plenty! I cannot believe how many hints, ideas and shortcuts I've used from the book -- on taking care of my house, clothes, car, pets. Mine is by my bedside, so I can read a little passage on how to get wax out of carpeting or iron a shirt efficiently before I go to bed. Lest you think I'm a cleaning fanatic, I am not. My house is littered with papers and junk because I work full-time. What this book has done is show me how to use shortcuts and techniques that make keeping things under control easier and less tedious. I salute Janet Sobesky and the publishers. If the whole series is as useful as this book, I'm buying them all.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for anyone who hates to clean!, August 30, 1999

By A Customer

Throw all your other cleaning books away! Janet Sobesky's Household Hints for Dummies has all the information you'll ever need. Her tips are clever and helpful--whether you're removing an ink stain from a blouse or wondering how often you need to clean your drapes. This book makes cleaning less of a chore.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you leaving home? Get this book!!!, September 28, 1999

By A Customer

This book is great for the kids going off to live on their own (either school, marriage or moving in with boy/girlfriend, or just leaving home) My mom just passed away so its up to me to keep the house tidy and I dont have the advisor I used to have so this book is great!!! Hints on everything from cleaning the right/easier/faster way to keeping home clutter free, getting kids to help out and even tips on little household jobs and keeping bugs away. Book has lots of hints and easy to see icons alerting u of dangers or more tips.