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• Brick

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
• Wool

  Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Fiberglass

  Fiberglass

  A durable surface that must be delicately cleaned to prevent scratches.
• Power Cord

  Electrical cord

  Simply cleaned but needs a regular safety check for worn, cracked, or frayed insulation.
• Fungicide

  Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.
• Ventilation

  Exhaust ventilation

  Fan and duct work used to remove harmful airborne contaminants from an area.
• Vinyl Floors

  Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• MCS

  Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
• Air Conditioner

  Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.
• Stainmaster

  Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.
• Carpet Cleaning

  Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
• Steam Cleaner

  Vapor Steam Cleaner

  Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.
• 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.

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