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Alabaster
Alabaster
Clean with damp cloth or sponge but don't overwet.
Shower squeegee
A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.
Relative humidity
Even humidity is relative.
Bottle
Bottle
A bottle brush on a long wire handle is an indispensable tool.
Sprayer
Spray bottle
Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.
MCS
Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.
MERV
A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
Ashtray
Ashtray
A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.
Dust Mopping
Dry mopping
A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
Wet (soak) mopping
What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
HVAC
Air filter
Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
Dusting
Dust, dusting
It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
Dry Sponge
Dry sponge
Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
Window cleaner
Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.
Microfiber
Microfiber mop
A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.
Recycling symbol, plastic
How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.
Power Cord
Electrical cord
Simply cleaned but needs a regular safety check for worn, cracked, or frayed insulation.
Labels, product
We cannot overstate the importance of reading product labels. Far too many people ignore this vital information.
Stain Removal
Juice spill
Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.
Adhesive Removal
Label removal
Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.