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  • Detergent

    Detergent

    A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.
  • Dust Mopping

    Dry mopping

    A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
  • Carpet Extractors

    Extraction cleaning

    Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.
  • Figurines

    Figurine

    Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
  • Foam Rubber

    Foam rubber

    Periodic attention is needed to minimize foul odors.
  • Hardwood Floors

    Hardwood floor

    Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
  • Hot Water Extraction

    Hot water extraction

    Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

  • Humidifier, whole house

    Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

  • Ivory

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

  • Ladder safety

    How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

  • Laminate countertop

    Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

  • Lampshade

    Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

  • Lead paint

    If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
  • Microfiber

    Microfiber mop

    A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.
  • Mold

    Mold

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

  • Mop, mopping

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

    Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.

  • Needlework

    When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
  • VOCs

    Organic chemical, compound

    Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

  • Personal protective equipment

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

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