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• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Grease

  Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.
• Cleaning Terms

  Emulsification

  A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.
• Upholstery Cleaning

  Haitian cotton

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

  Quartz surface

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

• Microban

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.
• Carpet Extractors

  Extraction cleaning

  Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.
• Enamel

  Enamel

  Durable, but not indestructible, hard, glossy coating that can withstand cleaning products that might degrade latex-paint finishes.
• Enzymes

  Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.
• Stain Removal

  Juice spill

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

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water. Then follow these tips.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.
• Rubbing Alcohol

  Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

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

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

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