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• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.
• Rubber Gloves

  Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

  Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.
• Answering Machine

  Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.
• HEPA

  HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
• Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

  Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

  Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning consists of methods or procedures that enable carpet fibers to dry to their natural state in two hours or less.
• Alcohol

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
• Enzymes

  Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Upholstery

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

  Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.
• Monitor

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.
• CDs

  CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

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