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• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Neutral cleaner

  A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.
• Pet Dander

  Dander

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

• Range fan

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

  Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.
• Video Players

  Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Though DVDs and Blu-Rays have largely replaced VCRs, many folks still have their video recorders/players and tape collections to maintain.
• Chrome

  Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.
• Ashtray

  Ashtray

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

  No-Wax Floor

  A vinyl floor with a tough, clear finish.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

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

• Yellowing

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

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

  Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.
• House Cleaning Tips

  High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
• Builders

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
• Builders

  Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
• Bathroom Rug

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

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