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  • REH

    REH

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

  • Residue

    Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.
  • Air Conditioner

    Room air conditioner

    Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.
  • Rubbing Alcohol

    Rubbing alcohol

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

  • Rug, area

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

  • Rust Remover, Plumbing

    These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.
  • Rust

    Rust stain

    Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.

  • Safety goggles

    Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

  • Scuff mark

    The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

  • Shower curtain

    The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

  • Shower stall

    Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

  • Silk houseplants

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

  • Sink

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

    Sink, enameled metal

    Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

  • Sink, porcelain

    Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.
  • Carpet Terms

    Sisal

    Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.

  • Skunk odor

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

  • Sodium metasilicate

    This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
  • Spot Removal

    Spills, spots

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

    Sponge

    Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

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