HOMEMAKING HANDBOOK

Historical wisdom for modern life

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Cleaning

Routines, tools, and schedules for keeping rooms in order.

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An open window with a curtain and a plant catching daylight

Keeping a House Cool Before Air Conditioning

3 min read

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A stiff bristled brush on a wooden floor

Floors and Rugs Before and After the Vacuum

3 min read

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Daylight reflecting on a large pane of clean glass

Glass and Mirrors: Historical Methods That Still Work

3 min read

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A mid century kitchen with a gas range and wood cabinets

The 1960s Home: How Cleaning Routines Modernized

3 min read

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A bright living room with a sofa beside a large sunlit window

Spring Cleaning: The Real History of the Tradition

3 min read

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A clear glass bottle standing against a plain background

Vinegar as a Household Cleaner: What the Record Supports

3 min read

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Woman mopping the floor in a tidy 1950s kitchen, representing a traditional mid-century weekly cleaning routine.

The 1950s Cleaning Schedule: A Day-by-Day Routine Explained

3 min read

Vintage homemaking notebook surrounded by sewing supplies, linens, and household tools, illustrating the traditional weekly rhythm of household chores.

The Weekly Cleaning Rhythm: From Victorian Manuals to the 1950s Schedule

4 min read

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