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• Blinds, window

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

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

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