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• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Water softener

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

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

• Acetone

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

• Toothbrush, old

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

• Ketchup spills

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

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Spills, spots

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

• Mineral scale

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

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