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  • Wallpaper

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

    CEH

    CEH (Certified Executive Housekeeper) is an educational designation of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).
  • Countertops

    Gibraltar

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

    Borax

    Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

  • Wet-dry vac

    Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.
  • Water Softener

    Water softener

    A water softening additive can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.
  • Carpet Cleaning

    Cellulosic Browning

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

  • Toothbrush, old

    Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.
  • Vacuum Cleaners

    Vacuum cleaner

    Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

  • Marble

    Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.
  • Mold

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
  • Acrylic

    Acrylic fixture

    Clean gently without abrasives.
  • REH

    REH

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

  • Odor

    Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.
  • UV-C

    UV-C

    UVC has been shown to inactivate viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi, whether suspended in air or deposited on surfaces - EPA

  • Vacuum filtration

    Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

  • Phosphates

    Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.
  • Builders

    Chelating agent

    A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

  • Wicking

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

    Spills, spots

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

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