Description |
xx, 426 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 403-412) and index. |
Contents |
Organizing -- Too much stuff -- Banishing chaos -- Cleaning outbuildings and extremely chaotic houses -- Habits -- Living lightly and happily -- The kitchen: Cleaning the range, organic cleaning, sink cleaning, kitchen odors, dishwashing, the toaster, the microwave, Why buy organic food?, preventing food poisoning, carnivore's food safety, clean cooking, choosing cookware -- The low-maintenance bathroom -- The bedroom: cleaning pillows, comforters, bed linens, blankets, mattresses, clean air choices -- Laundry: sorting, equipment, water and energy use, washing frequency, laundry aids, stain removal, dry cleaning, fabric car, rain washing, snow cleaning, storing woolens, bedding, drying techniques, ironing, sleeping bags -- General cleaning: carpets, window coverings, dusting, computers -- Indoor air quality: domestic odor control (animal odors, indoor air pollutants, gaseous pollutants, filtering, watery air), preventing fungi, mold and mildew, humidifiers and dehumidifiers -- Hazardous materials -- Fire safety -- Carbon monoxide -- Electrical fires -- What firefighters want to know -- Home maintenance -- In and around the garden: toxic runoff, the value of trees, lawns, weed control, poisonous plants, pest control, pet care and baby-proofing. |
Subject |
House cleaning -- Environmental aspects.
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Natural products.
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ISBN |
0743256204 |
Standard No. |
9780743256209 |
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IG# 0743256204 |
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YDXCP 2371646 |
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