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• 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.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Dust mites

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

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