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Carpet Terms
Sisal
Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.
Damp Mopping
Damp mopping
Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
Feces
Feces
Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
Upholstery
Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide alarm
Every home should have at least one CO detector.
Washing Dishes
Glassware
Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.
Caulking
Tub caulk
Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
Grease
Grease, airborne
Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
Rust
Rust stain
Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
Trashcan
Garbage can
Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
Microfiber
Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.
Caulking
Caulk
In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
Carpet Cleaning
Cellulosic Browning
Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.
Time
How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....
Bathroom Fan
Bathroom fan
Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
Window
Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.
Scrubber, scrubbing pad
The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.
Non-stick cookware
Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.
Wall, painted
First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
Oven, conventional
Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.