The Minimalist Cleaning Method Expanded Edition: How to Clean Your Home With a Minimum of Money, Supplies and Time

We all hate to clean our homes. We secretly envy that spacious, super-clean look but don't have a clue how to get it. We hate our messy homes so we try everything that lands on the shelf looking for a miracle. That miracle is NOT going to happen. All of those magic potions and super-duper cleaning tools are not what makes your home clean: YOU are. In fact, you can get y We all hate to clean our homes. We secretly envy that spacious, super-clean look but don't have a clue how to get it. We hate our messy homes so we try everything that lands on the shelf looking for a miracle. That miracle is NOT going to happen. All of those magic potions and super-duper cleaning tools are not what makes your home clean: YOU are. In fact, you can get your home cleaner using a lot less stuff while spending a lot less money than you think. This new edition of The Minimalist Cleaning Method not only shows you how to clean your whole home faster and cheaper, it also shows you how to keep your home clean as well. In addition to an expanded cleaning recipe arsenal, this new edition includes tips for spring cleaning, auto cleaning and a completely new method that requires almost NO chemicals whatsoever. If you are tired of the old inefficient, expensive ways of cleaning this book contains the answers you have been looking for. " Written by a frugal living expert who practices Minimalism, this book provides practical tips and a lighthearted look at Minimalism and the Minimalist Method of house cleaning."

30 review for The Minimalist Cleaning Method Expanded Edition: How to Clean Your Home With a Minimum of Money, Supplies and Time

5 out of 5

Sarah – Jan 26, 2018

This short volume took minimalism a bit too far for me. For example, it would seem that the author decided an editor to be unnecessary--I found it distracting to read with so many errors. It felt like a collection of blog posts, which is fine if you are keeping a blog, but an editor really is important. There are some helpful, simple cleaning recipes. However, if after tossing most of your possessions, doing a deep clean, and from then on just a damp microfiber cloth (or a bit of vinegar if you' This short volume took minimalism a bit too far for me. For example, it would seem that the author decided an editor to be unnecessary--I found it distracting to read with so many errors. It felt like a collection of blog posts, which is fine if you are keeping a blog, but an editor really is important. There are some helpful, simple cleaning recipes. However, if after tossing most of your possessions, doing a deep clean, and from then on just a damp microfiber cloth (or a bit of vinegar if you're feeling zesty) on everything doesn't cut it for cleaning your home/body/car, maybe look for a different cleaning method. No, it doesn't quite go that far, but almost. I certainly wouldn't wash my car as described if I wanted to clean and care for it well.
4 out of 5

Alison – Sep 28, 2012

This book is excellent if you like cleaning your entire house with nothing but baking soda, vinegar, and water. Good to know and maybe next time I need to buy a cleaning supply I will reevaluate if I really do need it or if I can get by with a homemade concoction. This book even had all the recipes for making your own cleaning solutions! ;) I don't think I am completely sold on the idea, but it was a different perspective to try to understand. Might save me some money in the long run, so for tha This book is excellent if you like cleaning your entire house with nothing but baking soda, vinegar, and water. Good to know and maybe next time I need to buy a cleaning supply I will reevaluate if I really do need it or if I can get by with a homemade concoction. This book even had all the recipes for making your own cleaning solutions! ;) I don't think I am completely sold on the idea, but it was a different perspective to try to understand. Might save me some money in the long run, so for that, it was worth reading. Finished the whole thing in about 20 minutes, as 90% of the book is recipes!
4 out of 5

Miriam Richardson – May 31, 2013

Very practical, very easy. Surprsingly easy.
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Megan Rasmussen – Oct 03, 2012

This book is full of great tips and simple cleaning recipes, loved it!
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