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Wall, painted
First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
Cleaning Strategy
Blinds, vertical
Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
Acrylic
Acrylic fixture
Clean gently without abrasives.
Pet Dander
Dander
Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
Heater
Heater, portable
If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
Window cleaner
Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.
Flooding
Floods
Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
Dust Mites
Dust mites
These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
Silk
Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.
Denatured Alcohol
Denatured alcohol
This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
Biofilm
Biofilm
More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
Platinum
Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.
Ivory
If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.
Deck
Deck
They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.
Wooden beams
Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.
Hot Water Extraction
Hot water extraction
Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.
Carpet Extractors
Extraction cleaning
Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Toilet
Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.
Carpet Terms
Carpet Terms
Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).