Author:       Thelma A. Meyer

Publisher:    Wellness Central/Hachette

ISBN:          978-0-446-54459-7

Website:      Click Here

Type:         Non-Fiction: How-To

Pages:        239 Softcover

Purchase:    $13.59 @ Amazon.com (HERE)

The Story

“When Thelma Meyer tells it to you, she tells it straight: Clean the kitchen daily! Don’t waste anything (not even the water leftover from those potatoes you just boiled)! Always work hard! This philosophy meant that when Thelma’s daughter Monica founded Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day products (named after her mom), the products were designed to work hard for you.

Now for the first time, Thelma’s sage advice is being made available in this revolutionary cleaning guide chock full of practical tips and secrets based on the premise that life is hectic and messy — and so keeping your house clean and nice is the only sensible thing to do. With shortcuts and tips for cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room, MRS MEYER’S CLEAN HOME contains unexpected advice such as:

–Never use vinegar and water on wood floors. One part dish soap and four parts water is the only way to truly get them clean. And remember to buff with a terrycloth towel.

–Always clean out the fridge before grocery shopping. Serve the kids “Musko” (“must go”) for dinner, using the items that were fast approaching expiration.

–Wash windows on a cloudy day to avoid the nasty streaking that happens when the sun’s out and glass dry too fast.

MRS MEYER’S CLEAN HOME is two parts common sense and one part inspiration. Read it and learn how to clean like the dickens.

(Above excerpt is from www.hachettebookgroup.com)

The Review

I won a copy of this book from Kalea Kane and was super excited to read it.  I just love Mrs. Meyer’s cleaning products and pet products.  They smell FANTASTIC and work really good!  I always grab it at Cost Plus World Market, which is a store that I just love love love.  But, more and more I see her products in other stores.  I can see that the Mrs. Meyer’s cleaning line is growing!  The real Mrs. Meyer wrote this book and it is her daughter that founded the product line.

There are some wonderful tips that I learned in this book.  In addition to the great tips, she offers organization to the art of cleaning.  She provides lists of supplies and charts for frequencies of cleaning.  ALSO, there are terrific little family stories sprinkled throughout the book.  There are also tips on maintaining a good home including a garden, your garage, and even your car!  

Mrs. Meyer is a mother of 9, including a set of twins.  How she decided to have more kids after having twins (her first pregnancy), is beyond me!  My hat is off to her!  I really enjoyed this book and felt like she was somebody that I could sit down to tea with after I finished the book.

Another neat thing to share is that it was good to know what I was doing “right” vs. what else I could do to improve.  An overall thing that I learned is that dishwashing liquid and white vinegar take care of the majority of your cleaning issues.  I’m buying a gallon of each next time I’m at Costco!

One little last tibit… my grandmother was a Myer from the midwest!  Hmmm…

Win a Copy!

I must admit that after I won a copy, I mysteriously received a second copy in the mail.  So, I have a copy UP FOR GRABS!  Since I’m shipping it out, however, it’s open to U.S. and Canada only unless you can aid in the excess shipping costs.  Here are the details of the Giveaway:

First, this contest will run for ONE WEEKS!  It will conclude on May 23rd.  Second, there are lots of ways that you can earn “EXTRA ENTRIES” on this contest as follows: 

ONE ENTRY: Leave me a comment below.

TWO ENTRIES: Post on your blog about the giveaway. Please leave me a comment letting me know you’ve posted.

ADDITIONAL TWO ENTRIES:  In your comment, share a cleaning tip.  

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ADDITIONAL ENTRY:  “Tweet” about this contest on Twitter – advise me of the “Tweet”

ADDITIONAL ENTRY:  Share this contest with one of your friends.  When your friend enters, just have him/her mention your name as the one who referred the contest when they enter.

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On Sher’s “Out of Ten Scale:”

I’m going to make the twins read this book.  I know, I’m a torture master!  But, there are many great things to learn and this book has wonderful illustrations.  Yep… they’ll going to read it, alright!  For the genre Non-Fiction:How-To, I am going to rate this book a 9 OUT OF 10. 

My thanks to Hachette Book Group and Kalea Kane for the great book!

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