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• Sponge

  Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.
• Stain Removal

  Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.
• Vinyl Floors

  No-Wax Floor

  A vinyl floor with a tough, clear finish.
• Adhesive Removal

  Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.
• Feces

  Feces

  Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
• House Cleaning Tips

  High traffic area

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

  Charcoal grill

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

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.
• Chimney

  Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
• Drains

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Plastic furniture

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

  Gas grill

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

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

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

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