Review: Great ideas for cleaning and living a more chemical free life
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 17, 2013
The author starts off with a disclaimer that this book is based mainly on personal experience and evidence from anecdotes of other users. And I can understand the need for it as there is no helpful advice that has true absolutes attached to it.For me, this is a very good book on cleaning with an alternative 'green' product that would have a smaller impact on the chemical footprint you leave behind. And it doesn't hurt that the cleaning item used is not only inexpensive but has food uses in the kitchen as well.The recipes for cleaning are fairly simple and very useful. I have used vinegar before to do regular mopping and mold removal but there are a lot of cleaning recipes here that definitely widen my range.This is a great reference book for cleaning most everything in the house. I love the tips on cleaning drains and unclogging the shower heads that have had their water holes slowly close due to calcium and lime deposits.Outstanding techniques for cleaning shower tracks, curtains and doors are written down. Bath sponges and loofahs can do with the vinegar treatment as well.Then you have the ways to remove stains from clothes and other laundry, deodorizing and cleaning kids toys and so many more ideas.A must have for the regular housekeeper, male or female.