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Excerpt from Good Housekeeping's Book on the Business of Housekeeping: A Manual of Method For a successful executive in the downtown business world. She must be able to handle people - I know Of no employees more difficult than the green maid Of all work, the temperamental couple, or the casual by-the-day worker. She must be able to buy wisely - and her purchases total an aggregate in most families of. From 50 to 7570 of the total income enjoyed. Finally, she must know the actual processes involved in her business of housekeeping much as her husband knows fac tory methods lying back Of the product he must market. Heretofore this housekeeping lore was handed down from mother to daughter, but today such an equipment for her new business is not enough for the young housewife. Methods and appliances have improved so tremendously that the new housekeeping bears little relation to the old task. Both mechanical and chemical assistants are replac ing much Of the Old hard hand drudgery. For some sixteen years Good Housekeeping Institute has been testing out new appliances and new housekeeping methods, This volume represents the results of some of this research work. It has had the further proof of actual Operation in the home of the writer - an average home with all of the every day problems that the average American home must meet. I feel confident that in ofiering you this manual of method Good Housekeeping is filling a long felt want on the library shelf of progressive housekeepers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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A trusted source of household information has created a spiral-bound reference that will get absolutely anyone organized. Divided into sections devoted to each aspect of running a house, the organizer features write-in pages for recording vital information and personalizing details.

This Good Housekeeping guide is so simple and smart it will make you WANT to clean! Get a sparkling home in a snap! Whether you’re a cleaning enthusiast or a procrastinator, you’re in luck, because no one knows how to keep a home fresh and tidy like the experts at Good Housekeeping. This room-by-room guide is jam-packed with time-saving advice, including information on hardworking Good Housekeeping Institute Lab-tested products. It features a must-have section on stain removal (a perennial request from the magazine’s millions of readers) as well as welcome advice on cleaning up after Fido and after the kids. Hundreds of tricks and tips for taking care of everything from grease stains to kitchen odors, laundry mishaps, and carpet catastrophes will help you clean faster, declutter more easily, tackle trouble spots, simplify big jobs, and accomplish more in less time. Good Housekeeping Simple Cleaning Wisdom reveals: “Pillow talk” on choosing the right one, when to replace it, and how to protect it against allergens How to fix laundry disasters—including when colors from one garment bleed onto another Three mistakes that ruin wood Patio, porch, and deck spruce ups, plus ideas to keep your grill sizzling (hint: ditch the wire brush) How to put a stop to mold and mildew How to freshen up a guest room . . . fast—and speed clean in the house in minutes

Good Housekeeping’s modern approach to tradition is archetypal of 1950s living as the post-war age of the consumer brought about massive changes in the home. Out with the old and in with the new; the open-plan, fitted kitchen with its brand new appliances was the housewife's domain. A renaissance of 50s-style living is now being witnessed in our ultra-modern society as we see a growing interest in the culture and skills that have been forgotten or recently ignored. Not only in philosophy, but also practically, in fashion, beauty and lifestyle, we are simultaneously looking back and pushing forwards under the influence of this effervescent decade. Lovingly selected from Good Housekeeping’s archive, this nostalgic facsimile reproduction of the food, fashion, fiction and fitness features that formed the backbone of Britain’s wartime homemaking is sure to delight and inspire. Including stories and adverts, along with cleaning and craft tips for the perfect housewife this is the ultimate window on to domestic life at the time and empathetic history.

An illustrated guide to needlecrafts features information on the necessary equipment and materials, techniques, and step-by-step instructions for attractive, practical projects, including scarves, blankets, sweaters, and rugs.