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• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

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

  Microwave oven

  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.
• Biofilm

  Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Detergent

  Detergent

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

  Baskets

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

  Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
• Air Purifier

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Wet (soak) mopping

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

  Spills, spots

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

  Nanotechnology

  Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.
• Grease

  Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.
• Cleaning Terms

  Emulsification

  A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.
• Adhesive Removal

  Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

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