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• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Laminate countertop

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

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Spray bottle

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

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Sink

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

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

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