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• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Dust, dusting

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

• 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.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

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