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  • Haitian cotton

    Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
  • Upholstery

    Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.
  • Dust mites

    You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
  • Blood

    A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.
  • Silk houseplants

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

    Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.
  • 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.
  • Natural ventilation

    A scientific term for “airing the place out.”
  • Dander

    Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
  • Pets

    No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.
  • Wicking

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

    Successful removal depends on the surface.
  • Needlework

    When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
  • Fabric filter

    A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.
  • Wallpaper

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

    Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.
  • Blinds, window

    How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.
  • Hot water extraction

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

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

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

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