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• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Juice spill

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

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.

• Shower curtain

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

• Bottle

  Don't get fingers or hands stuck during this task.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

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