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R.E.H. | The highest educational designation offered by the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA). |
Radiator heating system | Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first. |
Radiator, baseboard (electric) | For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them. |
Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water) | Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too. |
Radiator, steam (upright) | These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean. |
Radon | Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it. |
Range fan | The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease. |
Recycling symbol, plastic | How to “read” plastic containers for recycling. |
Refrigerator exterior | Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like. |
Refrigerator interior | Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning. |
Relative humidity | Even humidity is relative. |
Residue | Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well. |
Rinse | This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results. |
Room air conditioner | Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn. |
Rubber gloves | Some jobs require greater hand protection than others. |
Rubbing alcohol | An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable. |
Rug, area | These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape. |
Rust Remover, Plumbing | These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces. |
Rust stain | Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do. |
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