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• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Trash bags

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

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• 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.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

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

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

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