The Butler Speaks ~ House-Cleaning
As I shared on Monday I ordered this book called The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping and I will be sharing some information from this book.
Today I want to talk about Mr. MacPherson’s thoughts on house-cleaning. He stated the following:
House-cleaning is the foundational work that goes into keeping a home clean. This includes washing floors, vacuuming carpets, dusting furniture, cleaning shower stalls and toilets, washing bed linens, and so on. Remember that a home can be tidy without actually being clean.
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In many homes, the emphasis is on the surface details that define housekeeping and not on cleanliness. Conversely, a home can also be clean without being tidy. The cleanliness of any living space can be undermined by a lack of organization and attention to visual presentation. The standard should be a room that’s both clean and tidy.
photo credit Micheile Henderson
When cleaning a home, take the opportunity to perform preventative maintenance checks. Look for things like leaky faucets, improperly flushing toilets, wobbly door handles, and so on. It’s always best to address these issues before they become major ones and more costly to repair.
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I really do look forward to reading this book. I think it will be a joy to read. If you wish to read about how I take care of my home see here. I will be updating this post with a new one. And lastly, if you want tips on being the perfect house-guest see my post here.
( text via Chares MacPherson)
