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  • Houseplants

    Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

  • Recycling symbol, plastic

    How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.
  • Mold

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
  • Figurines

    Figurine

    Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.

  • Silk houseplants

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

    Sisal

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

    Fireplace ash

    Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.
  • Drains

    Drain

    Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

  • Skunk odor

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

  • Range fan

    The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

  • Humidity

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

    Coffee maker

    Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!
  • High Efficiency Washers

    High Efficiency Washing Machines

    HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
  • Grout

    Grout

    It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.
  • Enamel Sink

    Sink, enameled metal

    Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

  • Sink

    Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.
  • Fungicide

    Fungicide

    Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

  • Phosphates

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

    Microwave oven

    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.

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