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• Formica

  Formica

  This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.
• Fungicide

  Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.
• Polish

  Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.
• Countertops

  Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.
• Grease

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.
• Upholstery Cleaning

  Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• Countertops

  Hi-Macs

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

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
• House Cleaning Tips

  High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
• Laundry

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

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