Introduction: the household helpers hall of fame
Why salt, lemons, vinegar and baking soda are the all-you-need all-stars of the home. From personal hygiene and grooming to household cleaning and gardening, this powerful quartet has a long and storied history. Here is a brief introduction to these amazing substances, concluding with an explanation of how to best use this book.
Chapter 1: Salt
Unbelievably versatile, salt is a power cleaner, taste enhancer, grease buster, natural disinfectant, exfoliator, and so much more: a true superhero in the home, with hundreds of uses.
• types of salt
• properties of salt
• buying and storing salt
• uses 1 to 100
Sidebars include trivia, salt in history, quotes, and more
Chapter 2: Lemons
Nature’s own aromatherapist, the lemon is at once powerfully acidic and delightfully refreshing. Beloved by cook and cleaner alike, the indispensable lemon is a household superstar.
• types of lemons
• properties of lemons
• buying and storing lemons
• uses 1 to 100
Sidebars include trivia, lemons in history, quotes, and more
Chapter 3: Vinegar
Humble vinegar offers myriad benefits for almost every aspect of modern living, a fact known to our ancient ancestors and carried down to today’s smartest householders. It can both discourage weeds from overtaking the garden and then deliciously flavor the resulting homegrown salad.
• types of vinegar
• properties of vinegar
• buying and storing vinegar
• uses 1 to 100
Sidebars include trivia, vinegar in history, quotes, and more
Chapter 4: Baking Soda
A superior substance famed for its deodorizing properties, baking soda has so much more to offer, from kitchen to medicine cabinet to laundry room. It is an anti-flatulent, leavener, fire extinguisher, and skin soother, to name just a very few of its helpful qualities. Discover how this multi-purpose hotshot can help you.
• definition of baking soda
• properties of baking soda
• buying and storing baking soda
• uses 1 to 100
Sidebars include trivia, baking soda in history, quotes, and more
APPENDICES
• The Formulary Advisor
• Housekeeping Calendar
• Green Living Resources and Tips