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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.

  • Portable extractor

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

  • Humidity

    What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

  • Relative humidity

    Even humidity is relative.

  • Mildew

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

  • Microfiber mop

    A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

  • Cattle tracks

    These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

  • Lead paint

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

  • Surfactant

    It makes water wetter!

  • Bathroom fan

    Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

  • Builders

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

  • XRF

    X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

  • Wicking

    An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

  • High traffic area

    Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

  • Spray bottle

    Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

  • Fireplace ash

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

  • 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.

  • Enzyme

    These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

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