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  • Silk houseplants

    Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

  • Houseplants

    Dusting and rinsing are the answers.
  • Laundry

    Hosiery

    Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

  • Nylons

    Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

  • Oriental rug

    This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.
  • Hot Water Extraction

    Hot water extraction

    Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.
  • Carpet Extractors

    Extraction cleaning

    Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.

  • Silk

    Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.
  • Enzymes

    Enzymes

    Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.
  • Carpet Terms

    Sisal

    Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.

  • Lead paint

    If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
  • ATP

    ATP

    ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate is the main energy transfer molecule present in all living (and once living) biological cells including animal, plant, bacterial, yeast, and mold cells.
  • Mildew

    Mildew

    Usually just another name for mold.

  • Upholstery

    Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

  • Mirror

    A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!
  • Gutters

    Gutter, rain

    Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.
  • Grill Cleaning

    Barbecue grill

    We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

  • Ironing board

    Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

  • Quilt

    This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

  • Radiator, baseboard (electric)

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

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