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• Dilution

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

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Spray bottle

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

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Ironing board

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

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Silk houseplants

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

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

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