Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #31295 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 752 pages

Customer Reviews

Great Book - Bulky but Informative
I personally loved the book, I was expecting it to be a little different (as in smaller) but was in no way dissapointed. It's very bulky so you are getting value for money. I had to read it with a cushion on my lap :)

The photographs are in black and white (keep printing costs down I suppose) but it would have been nice to have colour shots in there.

The books content page reads like this:

Chapter 1: Introduction: a guide to how to use the book as well as a mini course on cleaning products
Chapter 2: Room by Room: listing all the possible rooms of the house and how to clean/manage them
Chapter 3: Throughout the House: advice on routine cleaning and periodic maintenance
Chapter 4: Comfort and Safety: with topics ranging from air quality and lighting to living with pets and pest control
Chapter 5: Moving: a guide to moving home or just moving things around
Chapter 6: Materials Guide: ranging from cast iron to gold to lace, how to deal and look after a range of A-Z materials
Chapter 7: Reference

This books is ideal for the man or woman wanting to add a touch of class to the way he/she organises their home. I would reccomend it if housekeeping is something you enjoy and of course have time for...

I didn't give it a 5 star because (a) its very heavy and not a book you can just pick up and read which might seem a silly reason not to give it a 5 stars but a book like this should be easily accessible - you can't just pick it up and have a read it needs more attention than that...

Otherwise excellent, go ahead and buy if you love your home and want to keep it in tip top condition...

Homekeeping Handbook
This book has so many tips on how to clean and organise your home. I would call it a modern day Mrs Beeton. Something that I know I will and have already referred to a number of times. Not your classical Martha Stewart book

Essential book for your home
I wish I had had this book years ago. Concise and practical detail is given to each type of surface, fabric etc, enabling me treat each item correctly, saving time and money. I am currently renovating my kitchen and the advise and useful tips given for this procedure has been invaluable. Thank you Martha!