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• Vacuum system, central

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

  Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
• House Cleaning Tips

  High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
• Earthstone

  Earthstone

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

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.
• Nanotechnology

  Nanotechnology

  Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.

• Stainless steel

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

  Counter brush

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

  Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.
• Bacteria

  Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
• Knives

  Cutlery

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

• Kitchen

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

  Dilution

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

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
• Degreaser

  Degreaser

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

  Sink, enameled metal

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

  Denatured alcohol

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

  Chlorine bleach

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

  Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

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

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