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Vinyl
Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.
Vacuum system, central
These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
Denatured Alcohol
Denatured alcohol
This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
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.
Enamel
Enamel
Durable, but not indestructible, hard, glossy coating that can withstand cleaning products that might degrade latex-paint finishes.
Fungicide
Fungicide
Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.
Paint cleaning
Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.
Radiator, baseboard (electric)
For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.
Baking Soda
Baking soda
This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.
Steam Iron
Iron, clothes
A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.
Green Cleaning
Biodegradable
A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.
Non-stick cookware
Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.
Vacuum Cleaners
Vacuum cleaner
Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)
Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.
Dryer
Dryer
Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
Cleaning Product Recommendations
Neutral cleaner
A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.
Butcher Block
Butcher block
A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
Sink
Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.
Heater
Heater, portable
If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
Carpet Terms
Carpet Terms
Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).