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• Chrome

  Chrome

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

  Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.
• Acid

  Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.
• Green Cleaning

  Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.
• Rubber Gloves

  Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Answering Machine

  Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

  Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.
• Alcohol

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.
• Enzymes

  Bacteria digester

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

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
• Grease

  Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Upholstery

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

  Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.
• Mold

  Mold

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

  CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.
• Monitor

  Computer monitor

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

  DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

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