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• Vinegar

  Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.
• HVAC

  Air filter

  Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
• Alabaster

  Alabaster

  Clean with damp cloth or sponge but don't overwet.
• Ashtray

  Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.
• Automobile

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Bottle

  Bottle

  A bottle brush on a long wire handle is an indispensable tool.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
• Comforter

  Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
• Dilution

  Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Dry Sponge

  Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
• Power Cord

  Electrical cord

  Simply cleaned but needs a regular safety check for worn, cracked, or frayed insulation.
• Garbage Disposal

  Food disposer

  Also known as a garbage disposal, food disposers chop up food waste enabling it to be washed down the drain safely.
• Laundry

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• 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.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.
• Stain Removal

  Juice spill

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

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