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• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Earthstone

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

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Gibraltar

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

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• 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!

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Yellowing

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

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