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• Charcoal grill

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

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Electrical cord

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

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Oil spill

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

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Toothbrush, old

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

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Automotive interior

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

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

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