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• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Chlorine bleach

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

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Fungicide

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

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Dilution

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

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