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• Scuff mark

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

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• HEPA

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

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• 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.

• Yellowing

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

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

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