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• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• IICRC

  An acronym for the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, a standards and certification organization.

• Barbecue grill

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

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• 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.

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Spray bottle

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

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Dilution

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

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

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