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  • Baskets

    Baskets

    A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.
  • Biocontaminants

    Biological contaminants

    Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.
  • Brick

    Brick, exterior

    Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
  • Bacteria

    Coliform

    Coliform bacteria are the commonly-used bacterial indicator of the sanitary quality of foods and water. They are defined as rod-shaped Gram-negative non-spore forming organisms.
  • Damp Mopping

    Damp mopping

    Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
  • Dilution

    Dilution

    Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
  • Dryer

    Dryer

    Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
  • Cleaning Terms

    Emulsification

    A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.
  • Enamel

    Enamel

    Durable, but not indestructible, hard, glossy coating that can withstand cleaning products that might degrade latex-paint finishes.
  • Polish

    Furniture polish

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

    Garbage bags

    How to chose the right bag for your needs and what to look for on product labels.
  • 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.

  • Humidifier, whole house

    Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

  • Humidity

    What this term means for a clean, healthy home.
  • Steam Iron

    Iron, clothes

    A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

  • Ironing board

    Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

  • Kitchen

    Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

  • Knick-knack

    Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.
  • Microwave Oven

    Microwave oven

    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
  • Mold

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

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