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• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Vinegar

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

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

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