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• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Bucket

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

• Dilution

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

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

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Wallpaper

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

• Mat

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

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Skunk odor

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

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