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• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Wallpaper

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

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

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