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• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.

• Extraction cleaning

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

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.

• Blinds, window

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

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

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