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  • Germs

    Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

  • Lampshade

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

    Books

    Routine maintenance to emergency care.
  • Figurines

    Figurine

    Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
  • Microwave Oven

    Microwave oven

    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.

  • Yellowing

    It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

  • Plexiglass

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

  • Mineral scale

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

  • Sink

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

    Hazardous waste

    These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
  • Carpet Terms

    Carpet Terms

    Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
  • Oven

    Oven, convection

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

  • Wallpaper

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

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
  • High Efficiency Washers

    High Efficiency Washing Machines

    HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.
  • Spot Removal

    Spills, spots

    A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

  • Upholstery

    Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

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