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• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

• Viruses

  Microorganisms that can cause a lot of mischief, viruses need hosts for propagation.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

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