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• Silk houseplants

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Quartz surface

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

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Heater, portable

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

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

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