Green Up Your Cleanup by Jill Potvin Schoff

Introduction     10
The Basics
Why Go Green?     16
Making Changes     18
The Health Effect     20
The Environmental Impact     25
What You Can Do     30
Your New Cleaning Arsenal     32
Cleaner By Cleaner     34
Tools of the Trade     46
Inside Jobs
The Fresh Bathroom     54
Showers and Tubs     56
Mold and Mildew     62
Toilets     70
Clearing Drains     72
Kitchen Detox     74
Sinks and Countertops     76
Cabinetry     84
Kitchen Appliances     85
Kitchenware     86
Laundry You Can Live With     92
Eco Washing Strategies     94
Eco Drying Strategies     96
Eco Clothing Care     97
The Green Alternatives     98
Stain Guidelines     104
Around the House     106
Making Windows Sparkle     108
Walls and Ceilings     112
Cleaning Metal     120
Dusting     122
All About Floors     126
Keep Out the Dirt     128
Hardwood, Laminate, Bamboo, and Linoleum     132
Tile, Stone, Rubber, Vinyl, and Concrete     134
Rug and Carpet Care     138
Caring for Furnishings     146
Wood Furniture     148
Other Hard Furniture     153
Upholstery     155
Window Treatments     159
Dirty Jobs
Outside the House     164
Vinyl, Aluminum, and Wood Siding     166
Masonry     168
Roofing     171
Exterior Metalwork     175
Decks     178
Driveways, Walkways, and Patios     186
Outdoor Furniture and Fabrics     188
The Backyard Grill     190
Garage, Workshop, and Basement     192
Garage Floors     194
Cars     195
Workshop Tools     200
Paint Problems     202
Lawn Mowers     205
Pesticides     207
Basements     208
Appendix     212
Resources     218
Glossary     230
Index     234
Photo Credits     238