The Pocket Butler's Guide to Good Housekeeping

By Charles MacPherson,

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Everyone's favourite butler is back! Get your home spic and span with Charles MacPherson's expert tips and tricks for everything from polishing silverware to organizing the garage.

After over 30 years as a professional butler and household manager, Charles MacPherson knows a thing or two about keeping a home clean…

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1 author picked The Pocket Butler's Guide to Good Housekeeping as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

How to run a house is no longer part of our education system. The only way to learn this vital skill – one that helps make the whole of our lives run more smoothly - is by educating ourselves. This compact book teaches us everything from how to clean a room to how to fold socks to how to descale a shower head. It’s like having your own butler to turn to for advice whenever you need it.

From Laura's list on making and running a welcoming home.

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