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• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Silk houseplants

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

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• MRSA

  Info about drug-resistant staph infections.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Gutter, rain

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

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• Barbecue grill

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

• Allergen slipcover

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

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

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