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  • Mold

    Mold

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

  • Mud

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

    Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.

  • Needlework

    When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

  • Non-stick cookware

    Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

  • Nylons

    Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

  • Oriental rug

    This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.
  • Oven

    Oven, convection

    Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

  • Paint cleaning

    Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

  • Paint spot

    Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

  • Pergo

    Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.
  • PH

    pH

    Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

  • Phosphates

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

  • Plastic furniture

    The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

  • Plexiglass

    You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

  • Pre-finished floor

    Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

  • Pressed wood

    Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
  • Quartz

    Quartz surface

    It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

  • Quilt

    This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

  • Radiator, baseboard (electric)

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

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