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• Vinyl Floors

  No-Wax Floor

  A vinyl floor with a tough, clear finish.
• Figurines

  Figurine

  Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.
• Germs

  Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
• Caulking

  Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Allergen slipcover

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

  Caulk

  In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Bathroom Rug

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.
• Ashtray

  Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”
• Adhesive Removal

  Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.
• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

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