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• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• 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.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Silk houseplants

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

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Laminate countertop

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

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

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