Review: Suggestions for Year-Round Cleaning
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2012
Sherrie Le Masurier begins her book explaining how you can purge unwanted items therefore decluttering your home nicely in a short amount of time. She then suggests various ideas for cleaning around the house. She especially focuses on cleaning with baking soda and vinegar. While she recommends cleaning with ammonia a few times I'd stay away from using it - too strong an odor.This book reminded me that I need to clean my blinds. A job I've been putting off for a long time. I tend to think it is a job better handled by a professional. Also her suggestions on how to clean a range hood filter was more difficult than just putting the filter in the dishwasher. I suppose if you don't have a dishwasher the advice will be useful.There are some interesting ideas in this book, like the method for cleaning a chandelier. Very clever! I also use Sherrie Le Masurier's idea of how to clean a shower curtain. It works perfect every time.I haven't tried it but there is a strange use for orange drink crystals which might surprise you.In the section on what to clean with baking soda I did get a few tips I'll use in the future. I'd never thought of baking soda being used to clean stains off clothes. Also her tips on how to clean a showerhead were excellent.What this book doesn't really talk about is disinfecting surfaces in the kitchen and bathrooms. I'd suggest you get some Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Fresh Scent, 35 ct andSoft Scrub with Bleach Cleanser. I also likeLysol Cleanser Antibacteria Kitchen Cleaner, 22 oz.Some other cleaners I can't live without include:Scrubbing Bubbles Extend A Clean- works well for showers and sinksWindex Economy Size Vinegar Multi-Surface Cleaner-32 oz.- Perfect for mirrors, windows and shining fixturesBon Ami 04030 Bon Ami Cleaning Powder, 12-Ounce- Great for stainless steel sinks and tough jobs that require extra scrubbingMurphy Oil Soap Multi-Use Wood Cleaner with Orange Oil - Many uses but especially good for wood kitchen tablesEndust No-Wax Cleaning & Dusting Spray, Lemon, 10 oz (284 g)- Smells great and keeps furniture dust-free for longerClorox 4 Count S.O.S Steel Wool Soap Pads  98041- For tough cleaning jobs in the kitchen and bathroom. Especially good for pots and pans and baked on grease on glass pyrex dishes~The Rebecca Review