Cleaning & Stain Removal for Dummies
Chapter One
Recognising the Value
of Cleaning Well
In This Chapter
* Benefiting from cleanliness
* Deciding your cleaning priorities
* Keeping on top of cleaning
* Taking spills and scratches in your stride
Imagine arriving at a sumptuous hotel. The facilities are
impressive, the food staggering, and the bedroom the ultimate
in plush. But ugh ... you notice stains on the red velvet
carpet, your wine glass has old lipstick on the rim, and there's
grime on the gold taps. Would you recommend the place?
Absolutely not! You don't want to stay a moment longer than
you have to in a place that isn't clean.
By contrast, take the feel of freshly laundered sheets, the ease
of putting together a meal from a hygienic, uncluttered kitchen,
or the anticipation of ending a tough day with a long, hot bath
in relaxing surroundings.
For quality of everyday life - those fresh sheets - you need
to keep your home, furnishings, and possessions clean. Few
experiences depress more than waking up to dirt. For health
reasons, basic levels of cleanliness are a must. Germs - bacteria,
viruses, mould - reproduce rapidly if th ... read full excerpt from Cleaning & Stain Removal for Dummies ebook
