The Clean Freak Manifesto: The Germaphobe's Guide to Sanitizing Everything in Your Home

by Tara D. Garner

Go beyond sparkling clean for a safe sparkling clean!

Tara D. Garner's The Clean Freak Manifesto covers everything you need to know in order to keep your entire home truly sanitized and healthy amid the ever-changing world of viruses and bacteria. So stop panic-cleaning with bleach when someone suddenly gets sick or the headlines discover a new health threat. Instead, get prepared now with sensible steps that will work hard for your household all year round.

- Discover the hot spots where germs lurk―so you can target your efforts
- Understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting―and the common mistakes that leave us unprotected
- Get cleaning secrets for tough places―from electronics to the laundry room
- Find shortcuts and natural cleaners that give you options to meet your needs
- Stay protected on the go and keep germs from entering your home with sanitizing strategies for the workplace, errands, takeout and deliveries, and travel
- Save money with easy DIY disinfecting solutions and tips for buying the most effective commercial cleaners

With The Clean Freak Manifesto you’ll feel smart, prepared, and safe as your germ anxiety eases and you take control!

Genres: Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

Published June 15, 2021

Reviews

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

On the paranoid side, but some good tips for disinfecting and cleaning.

[Amanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

I saw this at the library and it looked kinda interesting to me. Boy was this a disappointment. First off, she mentioned COVID-19 and pandemic more times then I could count in the first section of the book. That's a little crazy to me. Also most her basic cleaning ideas are ones you've heard before or even use. The rest of the book is like a crazy OCD type person. Some of the stuff like take your remote and tap it over the garbage to get crumbs out is a little much for me. I'm sure she'll find her market, but she could have done with more realistic cleaning schedule for people who have a life besides cleaning their house.

[Lilia Ruth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Best thing about this book is it's graphic design - good use of font, typography, colors, and design throughout. Wish there was an index of cleaning/disinfecting solutions and what they are used for. Instead of this index, one has to remember what part of the book contained the solution recipe. didn't learn anything practical other than the difference between cleaning and disinfecting. The book goes very in depth into disinfecting on a daily level that is far beyond what the average person will need to and be able to maintain. A lot of the knowledge in this book can be found on the internet in a more straight-forward way.

[Joanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I already knew most of this info, but it would be a great guide for those who are new with trying to maintain a more sanitary environment. I always thought that I was over the top and borderline crazy when it comes to sanitation, but this manual was affirming and made me feel better about myself. I honestly feel like it promotes too clean of an environment to the point where it borders along the lines of unhealthy. If I followed every single one of these tips, I'd probably end up living in a bubble because otherwise, I'd spend most of my day disinfecting my surroundings. I will say that the page layout and design are very esthetically pleasing, and everything is organized nicely.

[Alex · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm a self-proclaimed germaphobe, but this book was too much even for me. If I followed these rules, I would spend 23 hours a day cleaning, and life is way too short for that.

I did get a few good tips from this, though.