The housekeeper and her staff; the organization of the housekeeping department; the linen room; laundry, dry cleaning and the removal of stains; fabrics; soft furnishings; floor furnishes; carpets; wall coverings; beds and bedding; furniture; interior decoration (lighting, heating, ventilation, flowers); planning trends; security, first-aid nad pests; ceramics, glass, plate and plastics; the housekeeper and the management of her department.