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• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Wrought iron

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

• Pergo

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

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Haitian cotton

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

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

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