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• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Labels, product

  We cannot overstate the importance of reading product labels. Far too many people ignore this vital information.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• 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.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• 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.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Sink

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

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

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