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  • Laminate floor

    These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

  • Lint

    It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

  • Lock

    Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

  • MERV

    A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
  • Germs

    Microbes

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

    Microfiber mop

    A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.
  • Mildew

    Mildew

    Usually just another name for mold.
  • Mold

    Mold

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

  • Mud

    Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
  • Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology

    Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.

  • Nylons

    Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

  • Oil spill

    Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

  • Oriental rug

    This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.
  • Oven

    Oven, convection

    Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

  • Paint spot

    Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

  • Personal protective equipment

    It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

  • Pets

    No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

  • Phosphates

    Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

  • Pre-finished floor

    Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

  • Pressure washers

    They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

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