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How to Clean Everything: A practical, down to earth guide for anyone who doesn't know where to start Hardcover – 1 Sept. 2022

by Ann Russell (Author)

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From everyone's favourite online cleaning expert and 'TikTok Auntie', this is the only cleaning book that you will ever need.

How to Clean Everything is full of genuinely useful tips and tricks, and advice about not just what but also what not to do. Covering everything from laundry to accidents, and cleaning room by room, this book also contains sections on more general household maintenance, particularly useful for renters or anyone living away from home for the first time. Ann's approach is realistic, reassuring and easy to follow whatever your circumstances.

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Ann Russell has all the answers. ― Sunday Times

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A practical, down to earth guide to how to clean just about everything, from one of TikTok's most loved (and least likely) stars

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Headline Home (1 Sept. 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472296230
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472296238
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.97 x 1.91 x 20.32 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 17,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 28 in Home Improvement Guides
- 34 in Home Improvement Household Hints
- 1,822 in Health, Family & Lifestyle Self Help

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Customers find the book provides useful cleaning tips and advice. They find it easy to read and follow, with concise instructions. The book is described as thoughtful, compassionate, and well-written. Readers appreciate the comprehensive guide that includes all the answers in one place. They also mention that the humor and warm personality of the author shine through.

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64 customers mention ‘Advice quality’64 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful and packed with useful cleaning tips and advice. They say it's a perfect guide, practical, and easy to read. The advice is clear and spot-on.

"...in (and you never read the book again); this is a very readable and friendly aid to help you clean and manage a home effectively, and might help you..." Read more

"...book for maybe a fortnight, and it's already helped me to get on top of several household tasks I haven't been able to navigate in years...." Read more

"...-written but I have been very pleasantly surprised by how much really good info it contains and how much of it is helpful to me...." Read more

"...like Ann's Tiktok channel it's packed full of quick, frank and practical advice, much of which was completely new to me - e.g. I've been using a..." Read more

34 customers mention ‘Ease of use’34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and follow. They appreciate the concise, well-written information in one place. The author's writing style is straightforward and understandable for both novices and experienced cleaners. Readers find the book comforting and informative.

"...reality sets in (and you never read the book again); this is a very readable and friendly aid to help you clean and manage a home effectively, and..." Read more

"...What I enjoyed most however, was the book's readability...." Read more

"...What I really like is how nicely written it is. Reading about housework isn't usually high on my list of things I want to do, but I enjoyed it!..." Read more

"Well written and useful. I find myself going back to it again and again for tips...." Read more

24 customers mention ‘Cleaning tips’24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for cleaning. They appreciate the sections on cleaning individual rooms, cleaning cabinets from overflowing with products, and quick fixes. The tips include using less detergent and fewer rinse cycles, which saves money.

"...Each room section contains both quick fix target spots, and deeper-clean considerations, and at absolutely no point is the reader made to feel like..." Read more

"...and being able to get our clothes clean with less detergent and fewer rinse cycles is going to save me hundreds of pounds (and hours of my time)..." Read more

"...keeping spending on cleaning supplies low and cleaning cabinets from overflowing with products. I will always have a copy of this on hand." Read more

"...It is a book that can be enjoyed on two levels, as a straightforward cleaning reference manual obviously but also as pure entertainment as you are..." Read more

12 customers mention ‘Empathy’12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's empathy and compassion. They find it helpful, kind, and practical. The author's warm personality and realistic approach are appreciated. The lovely illustrations make the book enjoyable to read.

"I’ve followed Ann on TikTok for ages. She’s kind, intelligent, funny, and informative...." Read more

"...done a wonderful job of giving wonderfully practical advice, delivered with empathy and understanding that not everyone had the privilege to learn..." Read more

"...Easy to read, clear, helpful and empathetic book that has an index too if you want to know certain things quickly." Read more

"...It's packed with useful tips and her lovely, warm personality shines through. I will be passing this on to my kids when they leave home." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Content’11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's content practical, easy to read, and comprehensive. They appreciate the well-indexed guide that covers every surface, product, or problem. The book provides detailed instructions and practical advice in an understandable way.

"...It's perfect to dip into, and has a handy index at the back. Ann writes very clearly, and with a lovely gentle humour...." Read more

"...This book comes with a side helping of no nonsense, practical advice that you would have got from your grandmother...." Read more

"...Easy to read, clear, helpful and empathetic book that has an index too if you want to know certain things quickly." Read more

"...It’s practical, easy to read, and so handy to have all the answers in one place...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Humor’10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find it entertaining and laugh out loud.

"...Ann writes very clearly, and with a lovely gentle humour...." Read more

"...cleaning instructions, largely adaptable to my needs--but it also made me laugh. I thoroughly recommend it." Read more

"...Genuinely laughed out loud at parts..what do you mean my laundry basket isn’t a portal to another dimension?! 🙈🙈..." Read more

"...straightforward cleaning reference manual obviously but also as pure entertainment as you are carried along by Ann's common sense and wry observation." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Personality’10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's personality and warm tone. They find the advice helpful and recommend the book.

"...This book is brilliant, written in Ann’s lovely warm tone and full of handy tips...." Read more

"Love Ann on Tiktok. Great little book!" Read more

"Lovely little book by a lovely lady, very useful information." Read more

"...It's packed with useful tips and her lovely, warm personality shines through. I will be passing this on to my kids when they leave home." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Money saving’6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful for saving money on cleaning supplies and time. They say it saves them hundreds of pounds a year and keeps their cleaning supplies budget low.

"...clean with less detergent and fewer rinse cycles is going to save me hundreds of pounds (and hours of my time) yearly...." Read more

"...Ann only recommends what is absolutely necessary, keeping spending on cleaning supplies low and cleaning cabinets from overflowing with products...." Read more

"...And such a money saver during these challenging times. It has saved me no end of money by helping me avoid a lot of expensive products...." Read more

"...can just pick it up where you need specific cleaning advice, saved a lot of cash with this book in terms of buying products for household cleaning." Read more

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L Rose
A very useful book to keep handy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2022
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I've followed Ann Russell on TikTok for a long time now and was delighted to hear that she was condensing the advice she's given over hundreds of videos into a book.

I think this book is spot on - it doesn't preach, or try to convince you to do anything you're not sold on or comfortable with. Advice is delivered as suggestions and tips rather than hard instructions. And I feel Ann writes inclusively, acknowledging the physical and mental health struggles that can get in the way of achieving our home ideals. Each room section contains both quick fix target spots, and deeper-clean considerations, and at absolutely no point is the reader made to feel like there's a standard they have to hit to be 'adequate' or 'normal'. As a result, there's no room for defeatism - the reader is encouraged to do what they can, with tips on how to maximise results, but to also not hold themselves to someone else's standards.

I was pleasantly surprised by the breadth of this book. The title is ambitious, and the contents cover everything from the expected (useful cleaning supplies including what to avoid, how to tackle common rooms) through to the not-what-I'd-have-thought-to-find-here-but-brilliantly-useful (what to do if you discover a sudden leak or fire in your home, how to fix things, what to do you when you move in to a rental property). In the current climate, the sections about keeping warm in the house, and drying clothes etc are particularly relevant. There's even a section on how to enter the cleaning trade if that interests you.

I'd solidly recommend 'How to clean everything' to anyone who'd like guidance about how to clean and run a house, particularly those about to move into new accommodation for the first time (including students). It's perfect to dip into, and has a handy index at the back. Ann writes very clearly, and with a lovely gentle humour. This isn't like a 10-step-plan book where you come away feeling able to master a skill for all of ten minutes before reality sets in (and you never read the book again); this is a very readable and friendly aid to help you clean and manage a home effectively, and might help you make a number of little changes that will add up to a long-lasting difference.

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AmandaQuirky
Great Advice, Saving Me Money!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 October 2022
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I've had this book for maybe a fortnight, and it's already helped me to get on top of several household tasks I haven't been able to navigate in years. Adding soda crystals to the wash (I live in an area with the hardest water I've ever experienced) has been life-changing.

That sounds daft I know, but everyone in my house has sensitive skin, and being able to get our clothes clean with less detergent and fewer rinse cycles is going to save me hundreds of pounds (and hours of my time) yearly. It's a huge relief, especially to someone who spends time washing wee out of bedding and garments. Plus I was frantic at the thought of this winter's electricity bills, and now I'm not.

If there's one flaw with this book: as someone with chronic pain and mobility issues, some of the practical and no-nonsense tips just aren't applicable for me. However, this isn't billed as a disabled person's guide to cleaning, and it gets 5 stars from me because much of the advice is still easily adaptable.

What I enjoyed most however, was the book's readability. Yes, it was full of useful cleaning instructions, largely adaptable to my needs--but it also made me laugh. I thoroughly recommend it.

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Rachel K
Such a useful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2022
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I'll be honest, I bought this book because I've watched Ann's videos on TikTok for ages and think she's a lovely person deserving of support, rather than because I particularly wanted it for myself.

I knew it would be well-written but I have been very pleasantly surprised by how much really good info it contains and how much of it is helpful to me. I'm not new to housework and I'd say I run a decently clean and tidy home when I can be bothered, as well as agreeing with Ann on a lot of things (like not wasting your vinegar and bicarb by mixing them together!), but the book has lots in there that I'd not considered or heard of and now I have some new ideas to try!

What I really like is how nicely written it is. Reading about housework isn't usually high on my list of things I want to do, but I enjoyed it! If you're familiar with Ann already, you'll be able to hear her voice as you read. If not, you might want to look her up as I think it comes across how lovely she is.

I think she's hit the nail on the head with the tone of the book - emphasising that being clean isn't the same as being good, and that we should all do what works for us and whatever we can manage. I wouldn't usually expect a book about cleaning to make me feel good, but this does, so thank you Ann.

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Rose
So glad I found this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2023
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I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed this book and how much it's stayed with me. It's an unassuming little book really, but like Ann's Tiktok channel it's packed full of quick, frank and practical advice, much of which was completely new to me - e.g. I've been using a washing machine for 20 years but had never understood the differences between the cycles! I'm now going to pay a lot more attention to what my clothes are made of and how to take care of them.
The book is mostly about cleaning, but it veers into all sorts of advice about keeping on top of a household. In a world where many of us don't consider this our top priority, but are still surprised by how much our home demands of us, Ann's guidance here is really valuable. It's like a very informed Auntie teaching you how to make your life easier.
I'm now going to buy 10 to throw around at Christmas, I imagine it'll feel like a warm hug in January!

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Sam
Great Tips
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2024
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I liked how she explained things and also gave advice to people who had mobility problems. I found out things I was unsure about. Her advice about using what you can afford was a great change as sometimes the advice is about things you can't afford.
It was nice to hear that if your house is not a show house it's fine.

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Petra
This book tells you how to clean things you didn't even know you should clean!
Reviewed in Canada on 7 November 2024
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This book is akin to a cleaning encyclopedia! Is there anything Ann can't get clean? I doubt it!

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Tyler
A must have resource for every household!
Reviewed in the United States on 13 January 2023
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Hardback book. Well organized. Brilliantly organized start to finish. As a resident of the USA I patiently waited for this title to become available this January 2023. Ms. Russell doesn’t push any brands or methods but rather a non-biased approach to keeping a clean and tidy home, regardless of any skill set. A simple guide on how basic resources which are accessible to all can be used to tidy-up and make your home inviting!

Great price. Well written. I look forward to a kindle/e-version announcement as well. A great gift for a housewarming invitation, too!

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Amazon Kunde
Very good, very nice!
Reviewed in Germany on 24 March 2024
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I bought this book to gain some knowledge about cleaning before moving into my first place on my own with my boyfriend. I knew this author beforehand from various social media channels.

Her writing style is very entertaining while maintining a constant flow of valuable information.

I defenitely recommend this book for everyone, even for veteran housekeepers. :)

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katie
Easy to read
Reviewed in the Netherlands on 29 January 2024
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I got this book for a family member, they found it very easy to follow and lots of good information

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Nathalie S
Really good
Reviewed in France on 1 September 2022
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Thank you so much for this book. Everything is so easy to understand and well written ! I hate cleaning and I really appreciate your tips on tiktok and now I have everything in one place ! Great book thanks Ann !!

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