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• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• 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.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• N95 respirator

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

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

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