Just one look at this bright green cover with the author’s face gently smiling up at me, made me hopeful that this would be a book that I could learn from. A book that I would find myself frequently pulling off the shelf, to remind myself of tricks and tips… like my own personal cleaning guru, in book form. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Home: No-nonsense advice that will inspire you to clean like the Dickens, by Mrs. Thelma A. Meyer herself is that exact book.
When I opened its pages, I half expected a fresh lemony scent to come wafting out, but instead I found something else I love– lists. Lots of them. Yippee! This book devotes separate chapters to individual areas of your home, and each chapter begins with a list of cleaning tools and products to keep on hand to tackle the needs of the particular area. In addition, Mrs. Meyer has helpfully combined all the suggested items and products into a master list in the beginning of the book as well. If that weren’t enough, there are also suggested timetables for the major cleaning jobs that we often forget about… or maybe that’s just me. Either way, it’s all here- Spring cleaning, Fall Cleaning, daily, weekly, monthly time lines. As I read through this book, I almost wished that I could bring Mrs. Meyer into my own home for a while, if only to get me caught up!
Interspersed throughout the cleaning information are tidbits of advice that made me feel like my own grandmother was speaking to me, sharing her experiences about raising children, caring for a family and keeping it all together as the master of the household responsibilities. While I might not have necessarily agreed personally with all of her advice (I can’t see making my bedroom a 100% child-free zone, since that would eliminate our Saturday morning snuggle times!), I could take it all with a grain of salt (which, incidentally, is something that also has many cleaning applications… who knew?) I recently discovered that there is an entire line of cleaning products that bear the Mrs. Meyer name, but to the credit of the author, this book never promoted her products at all. If anything, she most often gave cleaning advice that involves simple items like baking soda, vinegar, dishwashing liquid and lemon juice.
At my home, we will soon be tackling several home improvement jobs that have been put on hold for a while, but I know that as soon as the spackle dust clears, I’ll be compiling my Spring Cleaning lists and consulting Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Home for guidance.
Dawn has a whole lot of books she needs to go dust now. When she’s not cleaning (like the Dickens or otherwise), she can be found blogging away at my thoughts exactly.
To enter the 2009 Mothers Day Giveaway of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Home, leave a comment below.
- All Mother’s Day Giveaways are open to U.S. shipping addresses only.
- The giveaway will close on April 30, and the winner will be announced on May 1.
- For information on how to enter the grand prize to win a copy of each book in the Mother’s Day Giveaway worth over $225, see the instructions on the main post.
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I would LOVE to win this! I need a cleaner home. :/
I admit it, I love lists!
OK, I’ll admit it. I really need this book. Pick me!
This book sounds wonderful! I would love a chance to win. Thank you!
I need all the cleaning help I can get. Thanks!!
This sounds like a book that would be perfect for me. I would like to be more effective and efficient at housekeeping! Thanks!
I love lists and this is SOOO what I need right now!
The list part sold me! 🙂
I hate to admit it, but this book sounds like something I could really use.
Sounds like a book I need. Thanks for the review and a chance to win.
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I always need help in the cleaning department.
I really want to own this book! LOL
A great contest…thanks for it. My home can always use a good spring cleaning 🙂
This looks like a great book.
I retire this year and face the daunting task of getting my house in order, in every way and in every area. This book could be my guide.
I need to do some Spring Cleaning. This book should help me get through it.
Thanks for the chance to win this book.
I would love to read this book. I need it badly!
I need this more than I can say.
I love lists. 🙂
Iwould have to treat myself to this book for my own Mother’s Day gift! You described it so very beautifully that it my new “must read”! I love the idea of keeping it handy to refer to as often as I need.I sure hope I win this book!
Please enter me in the giveaway and thanks for hosting!
I love to read but I hate to clean. Maybe this will inspire me?
I need to learn how to “clean like the dickens” chasing after two kids all day I’ve got to get the cleaning done…fast!
Lists are good. Lists are me. Cleaning lists are even better!
This sounds like such a practical book, one that would make things much easier for me and my household. Thanks!!
This one sounds fun and useful! Thanks
Definitely want this one.
perfect for spring cleaning time here
Am I too late? Is it already given away? I’d love to read this [and implement it]. I’m getting it however I can.
A must have.
This book is definitely on my wish list! Thanks for the chance.
Megret
I love lists too and would love a copy of this book.
I love this book! please enter me!
enter me please and thank you for spreading the love of books with your giveaways.
My dust bunnies are screaming out to me that I need this book!
unfortunately, I really need this book!!
I need a lot of help with my cleaning. Please enter me.
I’d love a shot at this!! Right up my ally!
Oh how I need this book!!
I would love to win this! I am a clean freak and also a list person. This helps keep me on track and make sure I don’t go overboard and clean the whole entire house every single day! 🙂 Ok, so I’m not that bad but there are definitely days when I go on cleaning sprees and forget to stop for breaks for food and rest. 🙂 I think that this book would help me break down what needed to be done for each room and do it in a more reasonable time.
I could really use this. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Oh.My.Gosh…I absolutely NEED this book, ask my hubby he will agree. I love lists, hate cleaning, but love a clean house…I know, I am an oxymoron. Ha! Count me in please! Thanks!
Lists? This book is MADE for me!
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Sounds fabulous! I’m all about making lists…if only I could finish everything on one!
I totally need this book!
It sounds like it would have a lot of great cleaning tips. I am always looking for tips when it comes to making cleaning easier. Thanks
I WANT THIS BOOK SO BADLY! I use Mrs. Meyers cleaning products!!! I love them! Please enter me!
I always welcome advice on cleaning:)
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