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• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• R.E.H.

  The highest educational designation offered by the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Detergent

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

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Mineral scale

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

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Protective gloves

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

• Plastic case, electronic

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

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Laminate countertop

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

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

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