Old British estates are famous for being the epitome of cleanliness. But what was the secret behind this white-gloved perfection? Historian Lucy Lethbridge is here to reveal these old-fashioned and near-forgotten techniques sparkle before the use of complicated contraptions and sprays for every surface. With a treasury of advice from servants' memoirs and old housekeeping guides, this book takes basic ingredients you can find in every household - like lemon juice, vinegar, and baking soda - and shows you how to use them to make your house shine. Illustrated with charming are and period advertising pieces, this is the perfect book for anyone who wants to put the tried-and-true to good use!(This title may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)