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• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Driveway

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

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Earthstone

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

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

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