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Acetone
Acetone
That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.
Well-ventilated area
Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol
An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.
Paint spot
Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.
Alcohol
Alcohol
A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
Solvents
Solvent safety
Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.
Adhesive Removal
Label removal
Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
Oil spill
Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.
Solvents
Solvent
Solvents help dissolve soils for removal.
Denatured Alcohol
Denatured alcohol
This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
Plastic furniture
The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
Grease
Grease
Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.
Paint cleaning
Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.
Wilsonart flooring
A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.
Water
This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
Acrylic
Acrylic fixture
Clean gently without abrasives.
Bleach
Chlorine bleach
This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
Mud
Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
House Cleaning Tips
High traffic area
Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.