Excerpt from Good Housekeeping's Book on the Business of Housekeeping: A Manual of Method For a successful executive in the downtown business world. She must be able to handle people - I know Of no employees more difficult than the green maid Of all work, the temperamental couple, or the casual by-the-day worker. She must be able to buy wisely - and her purchases total an aggregate in most families of. From 50 to 7570 of the total income enjoyed. Finally, she must know the actual processes involved in her business of housekeeping much as her husband knows fac tory methods lying back Of the product he must market. Heretofore this housekeeping lore was handed down from mother to daughter, but today such an equipment for her new business is not enough for the young housewife. Methods and appliances have improved so tremendously that the new housekeeping bears little relation to the old task. Both mechanical and chemical assistants are replac ing much Of the Old hard hand drudgery. For some sixteen years Good Housekeeping Institute has been testing out new appliances and new housekeeping methods, This volume represents the results of some of this research work. It has had the further proof of actual Operation in the home of the writer - an average home with all of the every day problems that the average American home must meet. I feel confident that in ofiering you this manual of method Good Housekeeping is filling a long felt want on the library shelf of progressive housekeepers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

All you need to run a modern home Hundreds of expert time-and-money-saving ideas A must-have for every household This indispensable manual is a must-have for every home. The Art of Good Housekeeping is packed with tried and tested answers to every household query, from how often you should clean your duvet, to how to maintain the exterior of your house. Written by a team of experts from the Good Housekeeping Institute, it tells you everything you need to run a home in the most efficient, safe, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way. Chapters include Buying a Home, Equipping your Home, Care and Maintenance, Cleaning, and Safety and Security. Topics covered include everyday chores, appliances, planning rooms, buying furniture, legal matters, mortgages, pipes and drains, and gas and electricity. With easy-to-follow, practical illustrations throughout, this book packs a wealth of expertise into one indispensable volume so you can run your home without running out of steam.

This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.

For more than 100 years, the professionals at the Good Housekeeping Institute have helped readers keep their homes in top shape. This complete guide offers the Institute's expert advice everything homeowners need to know, from cleaning a floor to fixing a leaky gutter. The professionals at the Good Housekeeping Institute present practical, easy-to-understand, and simple-to-implement advice on every aspect of maintaining and managing a home. The Institute's directors have researched and tested all the time, money, and energy-saving tricks in the book, from choosing a vacuum to removing wallpaper, from getting rid of stains to keeping your family safe, and much more. Throughout, homeowners will find vital hints and tips, color-coded by category for quick reference, plus checklists, charts, and step-by-step illustrations ranging from the anatomy of a door lock to maintaining a beautiful lawn. A Selection of the Bookspan Book Club.