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• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Organic chemical, compound

  Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Soap

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

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