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  • Stainmaster

    Stainmaster

    Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

  • Vacuum cleaner dust release

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

    Candles

    They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
  • Carpet Cleaning

    Cattle tracks

    These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

  • Water heater

    These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

  • Ink spot

    Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

  • Yellowing

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

  • Paint spot

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

    Bacteria digester

    A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

  • Relative humidity

    Even humidity is relative.
  • Ammonia

    Ammonia

    An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
  • Lye

    Lye

    Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

  • Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

  • Needlework

    When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
  • Bleach

    Chlorine bleach

    This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

  • Radon

    Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.
  • Upholstery Cleaning

    Haitian cotton

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

  • Radiator, steam (upright)

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

  • Oven, conventional

    Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

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