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• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

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