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Laddar... Spit & polish : old-fashioned ways to banish dirt, dust and decayav Lucy Lethbridge
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From cobweb brushers, carpet sweepers and awkward corners to the damp cloth versus the dry duster; how to get rid of water marks or heat rings on polished wood; the antibacterial qualities of simple vinegar, and using lemon rind to clear limescale- here are the methods, techniques and essential household knowledge that generations once took for granted. Combining fascinating 'below-stairs' social history with startling facts and useful tips, Lucy Lethbridge here restores fast-disappearing skills to keep at bay dust, rust, limescale and mildew; laundry, hygiene, polishing and the endless dishes. Here, beautifully illustrated and entertainingly presented, are a bygone era's keys to a clean house. Inga biblioteksbeskrivningar kunde hittas. |
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The illustrations from old advertisements and vintage photographs add a lot to the overall layout and appeal, and there are a few really good tips, but most of what is here is what I already knew or what I already use. The stuff I would like to try I'd have liked more details about (how does one stew fig leaves?).
A great little find in a recent sale; I might have been more disappointed had I paid full price for it though. Great concept - I'd have just liked it expanded on a bit. ( )