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• Filter

  Fabric filter

  Any fabric that captures dust particles from a stream of moving air.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.
• 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.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.
• Water Softener

  Water softener

  A water softening additive can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.
• Counter Brush

  Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Protective gloves

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

  Diatomaceous earth

  Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms.
• HEPA

  HEPA

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

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• Alcohol

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
• Polish

  Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.
• Earthstone

  Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc.
• Rubbing Alcohol

  Rubbing alcohol

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

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.
• Grease

  Grease

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

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