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• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• 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.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Paint cleaning

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

• Well-ventilated area

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

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

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