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• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Ladder safety

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

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

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