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• Washing Dishes

  Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Wilsonart flooring

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

  Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Wilsonart laminate

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

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Microwave Oven

  Microwave oven

  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
• Drains

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
• Umbrella

  Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.
• Alcohol

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
• Rubbing Alcohol

  Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.
• Grease

  Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

  An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
• Dilution

  Dilution

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

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Gold

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

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