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• Sink

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

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Spot Removal

  Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, gently...
• Grout

  Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

  Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

  Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning consists of methods or procedures that enable carpet fibers to dry to their natural state in two hours or less.
• Antibacterial

  Antibacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether antibacterial soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.
• Dry Sponge

  Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Marble

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

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Wilsonart laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
• Stainmaster

  Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.
• Blender

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• Formica

  Formica

  This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

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