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• Car Wash

  Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.
• Drains

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Spot Removal

  Blot, blotting

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

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
• Grout

  Grout

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

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.
• Antibacterial

  Antibacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether antibacterial soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

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

  Figurine

  Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

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

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

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