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• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Blood

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

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Wilsonart® laminate

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

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• 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.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Silk houseplants

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

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