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• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Vinegar

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

• Dilution

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

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Water softener

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

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

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