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• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Bacteria digester

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

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Silk houseplants

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

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