Review & Giveaway: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Home (now closed)

March 2, 2009 · 138 comments

This week’s giveaway is a delightful new book. Last week on Keeping It Centsible, I gave away 2 copies to live listeners who called in with frugal tips.

Congratulations to Erin and Brooke!

Good news… I have 3 more copies to give away to my wonderful readers! I don’t normally review books, however I jumped at the chance to get my hands on this one.

Mrs. Meyers Clean Home: No-nonsense advice that will inspire you to CLEAN like the DICKENS

Great timing! With 8 weeks until baby’s arrival, my nesting instinct is in full swing! Many of you may also be tackling spring cleaning projects. This book has some very helpful tips for those dreadful yearly jobs.

Best of all, Mrs. Meyers is a frugal mom of 9 children. Many of her cleaning tips and tricks are simple, old-fashioned remedies like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice.

I love the way this book is laid out. The categories and room-by-room guides are perfect for busy moms. You can simply flip to the section you need the most.

Here is a little about the book from the publisher:

When Thelma Meyer tells it to you, she tells it straight: Clean the kitchen daily! Don’t waste anything (not even the water leftover from those potatoes you just boiled)! Always work hard!

Now for the first time, Thelma’s sage advice is being made available in this revolutionary cleaning guide chock full of practical tips and secrets based on the premise that life is hectic and messy. With shortcuts and tips for cleaning the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room, MRS. MEYER’S CLEAN HOME contains unexpected advice such as:

–Never use vinegar and water on wood floors. One part dish soap and four parts water is the only way to truly get them clean. And remember to buff with a terrycloth towel.

–Always clean out the fridge before grocery shopping. Serve the kids “Musko” (“must go”) for dinner, using the items that were fast approaching expiration.
–Wash windows on a cloudy day to avoid the nasty streaking that happens when the sun’s out and glass dry too fast.

MRS MEYER’S CLEAN HOME is two parts common sense and one part inspiration. Read it and learn how to clean like the dickens.

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Would you like a chance to win a copy of your very own? Here is how to enter:

1. Leave a comment below with the cleaning task in your home you dread the most (initial entry).

2. If you are a subscriber (thank you!) you receive a bonus entry. Leave a separate comment letting me know you are one, or subscribe now for free updates via RSS or email.

The prize: (3) copies of Mrs. Meyers Clean Home- $19.99 retail value. This giveaway will close on Wednesday, March 4th at 10pm CST. The winners will be selected by random.org and contacted via email.

Good luck!

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1 Anonymous March 2, 2009 at 9:51 pm: I think that the chore that I hate the most is scrubbing the stove. It seems that no matter how often I clean it, it gets dirty almost immediately afterwards.

Evie

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2 naomi w. March 2, 2009 at 10:05 pm: I love cleaning (usually ) but I really don’t like vacuuming the stairs! Thanks for doing this giveaway!

Naomi W.
webster10@gmail.com

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3 naomi w. March 2, 2009 at 10:07 pm: I am an email subscriber.

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4 Kellye March 2, 2009 at 10:18 pm: The housecleaning chore that I absolutely despise is dusting. I hate it so I never do it and then it is so gross that I hate it even more!! HELP!

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5 Kellye March 2, 2009 at 10:19 pm: I am a subscriber and LOVE your blog!! Thanks for all that you do!!

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6 Courtney March 2, 2009 at 10:53 pm: I hate the laundry and that is the thing that never ever ends. Ha!

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7 Anonymous March 2, 2009 at 10:54 pm: I hate cleaning showers/bathtubs…not so much because it’s disgusting but because it’s awkward and seems like a lot of chemicals to get it really clean. Anyway – not a big fan of folding laundry either but my husband is a lifesaver in that department – mkolarcik@yahoo.com

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8 searcher March 2, 2009 at 11:56 pm: I don’t like house work that much anyway but the bathroom is the one thing I dread!

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9 searcher March 2, 2009 at 11:57 pm: I am also a subscriber!

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10 Anonymous March 3, 2009 at 6:02 am: Worst for me would be vacuuming the steps. Family of 5 with 2 shedding dogs it’s required often. I hate it!
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11 SaraBeAn March 3, 2009 at 7:07 am: I hate cleaning… but mostly mopping the kitchen floor. It is just such a pain…because I finally break down and do it…and then something gets spilled on it. UGH!

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12 SaraBeAn March 3, 2009 at 7:08 am: I am a subscriber through email… and then I come over and read! Thanks for being such a blessing in my life with your thoughts and writings.

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13 Anonymous March 3, 2009 at 7:09 am: I think I would have to say cleaning baseboards is the worse chore. However, once they are done, everything feels fresh and new.

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14 Reeves Manley March 3, 2009 at 7:22 am: i hate cleaning the bathroom almost as much as i hate washing dishes. i have found that if i clean the bathroom while my 18-month old is taking a bath, it is less in-tolerable, but still not any fun.

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15 ~Kristie March 3, 2009 at 7:23 am: Any help in order to tackle the cleaning chores is welcome!

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16 savednsaving March 3, 2009 at 7:29 am: My most dreaded chore is laundry. Although, I don’t mind washing dirty clothess nearly as much as washing the clean ones that were gathered from the floor after having never been put away!

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17 Anonymous March 3, 2009 at 7:31 am: I hate to clean the bathroom!!

Melissa
cmaccurso at yahoo dot com

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18 savednsaving March 3, 2009 at 7:32 am: I’m a subscriber and I LOVE this site! Thank you for this wonderful ministry.

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19 Tracey March 3, 2009 at 7:47 am: I most dread cleaning the bathroom.
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20 andrea v March 3, 2009 at 7:48 am: I hate mopping the floors.
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21 Nancy March 3, 2009 at 7:54 am: My most disliked task is cleaning out the refrigerator.

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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22 Nancy March 3, 2009 at 7:56 am: I am also a subscriber.

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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23 Carla March 3, 2009 at 8:08 am: I hate putting away laundry… I don’t mind washing and drying, put I hate putting it away.

Carla
Pfhssunshine22@aol.com

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24 Anonymous March 3, 2009 at 8:23 am: I’d say that cleaning most things lately has me turning green – literally. I’m 5 months pregnant and most cleaners make me absolutely ill due to the smell. Helpful hints on things from the best way to dust fans and remove cobwebs from the ceilings to how to clean my bathroom without harsh cleaners like Clorox would be incredibly helpful!
Nicole R.
rademann@gmail.com

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25 Anonymous March 3, 2009 at 8:24 am: I am a subscriber via email.
Nicole R.
rademann@gmail.com

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26 Catherine P. March 3, 2009 at 8:55 am: Sadly it seems our master bedroom is the room that gets cleaned the least. It’s a bit of a catch-all for everything from the house that doesn’t have a place. And it just collects dust because I forget to clean it. Thanks for the tips from the book!

Catherine P.
catherine.parks@gmail.com

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27 Catherine March 3, 2009 at 8:56 am: I’m a subscriber. Thanks!

Catherine P.
catherine.parks@gmail.com

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28 Misty March 3, 2009 at 9:19 am: I’m having issues with the comments, so sorry if I post more than once…I”m a subscriber via email mistylnewsome at yahoo dot com

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29 Misty March 3, 2009 at 9:20 am: I HATE anything in the kitchen. Not cooking, just cleaning. Putting dishes away, rinsing, especially unloading the dishwasher!

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30 Janet and Maya March 3, 2009 at 9:23 am: Thanks for this giveaway! Bathrooms, for sure, are my least favorite thing to clean.

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31 Janet and Maya March 3, 2009 at 9:24 am: I’m a subscriber (and fan!). Thank you for this giveaway.

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32 Whitney March 3, 2009 at 9:46 am: I hate cleaning the bathtub. Getting and keeping it clean is so frustrating to me!

I am a subscriber… I love having your daily updates delivered directly to my inbox!

Whitney

whitneylynnbrown@gmail.com

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33 Rete March 3, 2009 at 10:10 am: I hate mopping the kitchen floor. It’s such an ookey job… i realize avoiding it only makes it worse, though.

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34 Rete March 3, 2009 at 10:11 am: I’m also a subscriber.

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35 Anonymous March 3, 2009 at 10:28 am: I could make a list…but probably the absolute worse cleaning job is windows. Mine are old, storm type which involves taking out cleaning putting in…yuk
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36 Lisa K March 3, 2009 at 10:46 am: I dislike vacuuming the steps.

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37 Lisa K March 3, 2009 at 10:47 am: I’m a subscriber

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38 lindy March 3, 2009 at 11:31 am: I dislike LAUNDRY!!! It’s not the 1st load, but the following loads that make me crazy!!! That’s why we should all do 1 load a day so as to keep on top of it!!

Lindy

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39 lindy March 3, 2009 at 11:32 am: I am a subscriber..thank you for all your giveaways and advice )

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40 Michelle Spahr March 3, 2009 at 12:06 pm: I love to keep my house clean. Most of the time I don’t mind cleaning, but I do dread the shower! I do the toilet more than the shower!!!

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41 Jami March 3, 2009 at 12:22 pm: I hate mopping floors! I wish I could just snap my fingers and it be done…lol.

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42 Jami March 3, 2009 at 12:24 pm: Email subscriber!

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43 Anonymous March 3, 2009 at 12:31 pm: I hate washing dishes– we don’t have a dishwasher!
Marina S.

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44 Robert March 3, 2009 at 1:22 pm: It’s a tie…I hate folding laundry and I hate scrubbing all my pots and pans. Ugh. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!

Erin
emessing2@gmaildotcom

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45 andrea March 3, 2009 at 2:11 pm: the cleaning task i find the most annoying is dusting.
i am also a subsciber
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46 Michelle Spahr March 3, 2009 at 2:44 pm: I am also a subscriber. I get you in my google reader! Love it!

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47 Frugal Felicia March 3, 2009 at 2:51 pm: I hate washing dishes=P

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48 Frugal Felicia March 3, 2009 at 2:52 pm: I subscribe=)

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49 Cortney March 3, 2009 at 3:01 pm: I hate cleaning bathrooms. Especially after boys!

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50 Cortney March 3, 2009 at 3:02 pm: I also subscribe. Thanks!
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