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• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Toaster oven

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

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Oven, convection

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

• Oven, self-cleaning

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

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

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