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• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• Haitian cotton

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

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Oven, convection

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

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Sink

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

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

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