Table of Contents
Introduction 3
Part 1 Christmas Special
Surviving the festive season 13
The countdown starts here 15
You're sleigh-in it 18
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 28
Deck the halls 30
Let's hide those presents 32
Ten steps to the perfect Christmas tree 36
Festive hacks 44
Part 2 Back to Basics
The perfect cleaning caddy 51
Queen of Cleans homemade cleaner recipes 55
Tried and tested cleaning methods 66
Part 3 Simple Tips for Household Cleaning
Practical methods for everyday jobs 95
Keeping dust at bay 96
Kitchen cleaning 102
Bathroom cleaning 108
Bed care 115
Sofa care 118
Kids' bedrooms and playrooms 120
Beginners guide to laundry 124
How to iron 128
How to decanter 132
Deodorising: how to keep your home smelling amazing! 138
How to look after beauty products 143
Nifty cleaning tips for pet owners 148
How to look after your car interior 153
Part 4 Staying on Top of the Mess
Organisation and planning
Motivation 161
Routine 168
Monthly cleaning calendar 172
The daily to-do list 174
The weekly deep clean 176
Getting the family involved 180
Part 5 Don't Panic!
Tips for the worst cleaning challenges 191
Spring cleaning: A step-by-step guide 197
A-Z Hacks: top cleaning tips of all time 229
Index 239
Acknowledgements 246
