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• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Rust stain

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

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Spray bottle

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

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Rinse

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

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

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