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• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.
• Automobile

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
• Duct Cleaning

  Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

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

  Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
• Earthstone

  Earthstone

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

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

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