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  • Silk houseplants

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

  • Houseplants

    Dusting and rinsing are the answers.
  • Mildew

    Mildew

    Usually just another name for mold.
  • Carpet Terms

    Sisal

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

    Haitian cotton

    Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
  • Solvents

    Solvent

    Solvents help dissolve soils for removal.

  • Shower squeegee

    A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

  • Mineral scale

    That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.
  • Grill Cleaning

    Barbecue grill

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

    Enzymes

    Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.

  • Soap

    The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

  • Phosphates

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

  • Shower curtain

    The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.
  • Builders

    Builders

    These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
  • Grease

    Grease

    Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

  • Well-ventilated area

    Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?
  • Book

    Books

    Routine maintenance to emergency care.

  • Rinse

    This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

  • Lead paint

    If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

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