This book is for women who dislike housework but like nice homes. Though it obviously will give brides an enviable head start, it was not written especially for them, but for those of us with growing families, who have to make every stroke tell or go under. Every woman knows that there is no one cleaner for everything and that what is good for one material may destroy another. And every woman also knows that there is no "magic" in cleaning anything -- just knowledge of what to use and how to use it. This book is intended to supply concise information about different articles and materials and their care. How to Clean Everything is not intended to convert casually efficient women into demon housekeepers. Consult it as you would your cookbook, when in doubt or faced with a special problem. - Introduction.