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• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Pet Dander

  Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Upholstery Cleaning

  Haitian cotton

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

  Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.
• Bronze

  Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.
• Stain Removal

  Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.
• Glass

  Eyeglasses

  Prescription lenses that can be easily damaged with improper cleaning care.
• Chrome

  Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
• Bleach

  Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
• Mold

  Mold

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

  Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Though DVDs and Blu-Rays have largely replaced VCRs, many folks still have their video recorders/players and tape collections to maintain.
• Monitor

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Blender

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Vacuum cleaner

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

  Mildew

  Usually just another name for mold.

• Wilsonart flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

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