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• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

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