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• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• CRI

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

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• C.E.H.

  C.E.H. (Certified Executive Housekeeper) is an educational designation of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• R.E.H.

  The highest educational designation offered by the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Dilution

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

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

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