The Clean Freak Manifesto: The Germaphobe's Guide to Sanitizing Everything in Your Home

by Tara D. Garner

Overview

Go beyond sparkling clean for a safe sparkling clean!

Tara D. Garner's The Clean Freak Manifesto covers everything you need to know in order to keep your entire home truly sanitized and healthy amid the ever-changing world of viruses and bacteria. So stop panic-cleaning with bleach when someone suddenly gets sick or the headlines discover a new health threat. Instead, get prepared now with sensible steps that will work hard for your household all year round.

- Discover the hot spots where germs lurk—so you can target your efforts
- Understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting—and the common mistakes that leave us unprotected
- Get cleaning secrets for tough places—from electronics to the laundry room
- Find shortcuts and natural cleaners that give you options to meet your needs
- Stay protected on the go and keep germs from entering your home with sanitizing strategies for the workplace, errands, takeout and deliveries, and travel
- Save money with easy DIY disinfecting solutions and tips for buying the most effective commercial cleaners

With The Clean Freak Manifesto you’ll feel smart, prepared, and safe as your germ anxiety eases and you take control!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250275776
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/15/2021
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	57 MB
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About the Author

TARA D. GARNER is the author of Simplify Your Household, Mrs. Clean Jean’s Housekeeping with Kids, and The Clean Freak Manifesto. She has been a featured cleaning expert on regional and national television programs, including the Rachael Ray Show. Her “Coming Clean” column ran for a decade in the San Francisco Chronicle. Tara lives in Santa Monica, California, and enjoys bike riding along the beach.
Tara D. Garner is the author of Simplify Your Household, Mrs. Clean Jean’s Housekeeping with Kids, and The Clean Freak Manifesto. She has been a featured cleaning expert on regional and national television programs, including the Rachael Ray Show. Her “Coming Clean” column ran for a decade in the San Francisco Chronicle. Tara lives in Santa Monica, California, and enjoys bike riding along the beach.

Table of Contents

You Have The Power

Taking Control against Germs 2

Sanitizing Your Home

Super Starters for Cleaning & Disinfecting 6

High-Touch Hot Spots

What to Hit Daily, Weekly & Monthly 24

Targeting Hard Surfaces

How to Clean & Disinfect Glass, Metal, Plastic & More 46

The Softer Side

How to Clean & Disinfect Porous Surfaces 66

Focus On Electronics

How to Sanitize Cell Phones, Computers, Remotes & Mare 88

A Clean Laundry Room

Steps to Safe Handling & Disinfection 118

When Someone Is Sick

How to Take Care & Keep Everyone Safe 138

Groceries, Takeout, Packages & More

On-the-Go & Into-Your-Home Precautions 160

Congrats!

Your Best Cleaning Resources & Next Steps 187

Acknowledgments 192

Index 194