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• Dry Sponge

  Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
• Enzymes

  Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.
• Glass

  Eyeglasses

  Prescription lenses that can be easily damaged with improper cleaning care.
• Lye

  Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.
• Broom

  Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.
• Bucket

  Bucket

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

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Blender

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Rinse

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

  Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.
• Washing Dishes

  Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Mat

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

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.
• Spot Removal

  Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, gently...
• Wool

  Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

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