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• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Time

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

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Paint spot

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

• Shower curtain

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

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Lock

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

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Dryer

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

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

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