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• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• 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.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

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