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  • Hydrogen peroxide

    The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

  • Well-ventilated area

    Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

  • Vinyl

    Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.
  • Cleaning Tips

    Hairbrush

    Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

  • XRF

    X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.
  • Enzymes

    Enzymes

    Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.

  • Vacuum cleaner dust release

    The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.
  • Hardwood Floors

    Hardwood floor

    Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
  • Air Purifier

    CADR

    Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

  • Shower curtain

    The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

  • 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.

  • Paint cleaning

    Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.
  • Fiberglass

    Fiberglass

    A durable surface that must be delicately cleaned to prevent scratches.
  • Dryer

    Dryer

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

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
  • Bathtub

    Bathtub

    Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
  • Upholstery Cleaning

    Haitian cotton

    Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
  • Corian

    Corian

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

    Brass

    Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.
  • 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.

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