How to Keep a House Clean - Learn with Me!

The first chapter of my Housewife’s Handbook tackles keeping the house clean.

That’s a big thing to start with.  What’s wrong with easing into things?  Why not start with a “Best Drinks To Make When You’re Greeting Your Husband with a Cocktail” chapter?  Or even “How to Always Dress Your Best”, which could involve shopping and new clothes.

But forget all that, Welcome to Cleaning.

Here’s how the book starts:

Every homemaker has her own standard of cleanliness for her home.

Which makes me ask:  What are my standards for cleanliness?  Hmm…  Here’s a corner of the living room to give you an idea:

Clearly,  I have a lot to learn.  But where to begin?

Luckily, the book starts with a definition of cleaning for me:

Cleaning is the removal of dirt from the paint, varnish, fabric, enamel, glass, meal and other surfaces found in the home.  Dirt has been scientifically described as matter out of place. 

The problem is clear:  Things are dirty because I didn’t know the scientific meaning of dirt.  Now, though, I have no excuse.  Time to clean!!