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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.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Mildew

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

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Wallpaper

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

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• Lead paint

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

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Mineral scale

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

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Phosphates

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

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Builders

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

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

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