HELPFUL TERMS -- provides a list of 8 essential tools and 38 safe cleaning ingredients...explaining how to use each, where to find them, and any special notes of caution that you should keep in mind

CHAPTER 1: BRAVING THE BATHROOM -- offers tips for discouraging mildew and soap scum, getting rid of the ring in your tub, keeping the sink clean, tackling the toilet, eliminating mineral deposits, and keeping your drains clear...with 19 different cleaning formula recipes for the bathroom

CHAPTER 2: CARING FOR THE KITCHEN -- shows you how to clean appliances inside and out, keep counters and other surfaces tidy, clean the buildup out of your oven, wash all kinds of dishes safely (including non-stick pans, tea kettles, and coffee pots), create a non-toxic automatic dishwasher detergent, and get rid of garbage can odors...with 29 different cleaning formula recipes for the kitchen

CHAPTER 3: COMING OUT IN THE WASH -- discusses safe and effective methods for cleaning clothes, bleaching whites, starching, removing the smell from cloth diapers, spot removal for 31 types of stains...with 16 different cleaning formula recipes for the laundry

CHAPTER 4: FARING WELL WITH FURNITURE -- provides tips for keeping your furniture dust-free, polishing and waxing wood pieces, staining wood without harsh chemicals, repairing scratches and scorch marks, cleaning up paint stains, removing adhesive decals, and caring for your upholstery (fabric, leather, or vinyl)...with 23 different cleaning formula recipes for furniture

CHAPTER 5: NOW YOU HAVE THE FLOOR -- offers suggestions for making your vacuum cleaner work more effectively, cleaning stains and spills from carpets, deodorizing carpets, cleaning and polishing hard floors, removing tar and heel marks, and waxing...with 11 different cleaning formula recipes for floors

CHAPTER 6: MASTERING YOUR MISERY OVER METALS -- shows you how to clean aluminum, chrome, bronze, brass, copper, gold, silver, pewter, iron, stainless steel, nickel, and tin...with 35 different cleaning formula recipes for household metals

CHAPTER 7: NOTHING TO GET BROKEN UP OVER -- discusses natural and effective methods for cleaning window glass, mirrors, and other glass items...with 6 different cleaning formula recipes for glass

CHAPTER 8: NO NEED TO CLIMB THE WALLS -- provides suggestions for more easily cleaning walls, wallpaper, baseboards, and the ceiling...with three different cleaning formula recipes for walls

CHAPTER 9: MANAGING MISCELLANEOUS DIFFICULT JOBS -- outlines the best ways to clean blinds, draperies, trashcans, door mats, filters, exhaust fans, duct work, fireplaces, your iron, rust, chemical spills, and other odd household cleaning issues...with 8 different cleaning formula recipes for miscellaneous areas of the house

CHAPTER 10: NOTHING LIKE THE GREAT OUTDOORS -- offers tips for cleaning outdoor mats, window screens, exterior walls, motor oil spills, and your car...with 11 different cleaning formula recipes for the outside of your house

CHAPTER 11: YOUR OUNCE OF PREVENTION -- discusses ways that you can keep your house from getting dirty in the first place...including keeping dirt from being tracked in, clearing out the clutter, putting pets in their place, keeping your air clean, and grouping high-maintenance items together to keep dirt in one place