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• Gibraltar

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

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Chlorine bleach

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

• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Kitchen

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

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Acetone

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

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

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