Do I Dust or Vacuum First?

by Don Aslett

An entertaining, but practical, guide to housecleaning explains how to keep a house immaculate with a minimum amount of time, energy, and money

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Self Help, How To

183 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Nicole]

I did not have the interest or stamina to read this cover to cover. However, I did read many chapters of interest and picked up a few new ideas that have worked great! His voice is light, amiable and easy to read. Great reference book, although I still wouldn't purchase it to sit on my shelf forever. I'd sooner google, or maybe check out from the library again.

[Rachael]

Written in a question/answer format, the author does a great job of responding to a variety of housecleaning questions. Originally published in 1982, it is a bit outdated but it was still chock-full of great recommendations. I did not read this cover to cover as some of the chapters did not apply to me, but the areas I did read were fun and informative.

[Rachelle]

Book #6 of the EBN Challenge for my Library.
Challenge Topic: A nonfiction book that improves you.

This was great. 99 housecleaning questions that Don Aslett answers with humor and witty comments but gives great tips in the process.

[Erin Sharp]

Some useful information

[Linda]

Interesting, if dated copy of the book. I think, by the picture above, there is a new edition. Mine is dated 1982. But dirt is dirt. Mr. Aslett's books are informative and humorous.

[Abby]

This book is a bunch of cleaning questions asked frequently of Don Aslett (the country's #1 cleaning expert guy), compiled and answered by him. I think I should have tracked down the later edition, because this one was published in 1982. There were lots of references to things I have never heard of. IMO, it's way better to live (and clean) nowadays, even just 20-30 years later.

For example, he talked about glass cleaners and how awful they are, leaving residue and grime on your windows. I thought, no way, Windex does that? Then he mentioned how the new alcohol evaporating cleaners (like Windex) don't do that. Hey! That's awesome.

Apparently people also used to do some ancient technique called "waxing your floor". Do floors still get waxed anymore? All I know is linoleum and tile.

[Lisa]

I read this as a newly married person. I already knew "how" to clean, but thought I could probably use a little help anyway. Don Aslett is a smart man and has a lot of great helps in this book.

[Marla Milligan]

great cleaning ideas

[Lynette]

Another great book about cleaning and tips to help you do a better job without a lot of extra time.

[Danni]

This was a good book but some of it seemed silly. Like how to clean velvet couches. Who would want a velvet couch? I did learn a lot though and it will be a good refrence.

[Denise]

Light reading from a man who has spent the past 50 years in the cleaning industry. Picked up some decent suggestions.

[Rod]

Not specific enough to be of much use. Also, the author takes advantage of the opportunities to shamelessly plug his other books, often cross-referencing them.

[Kaye Sivori]

Another well motivating book!!

[Phyllis]

This is a must read for all you house cleaner people :)