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• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Laminate countertop

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

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Skunk odor

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

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Quartz surface

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

• Alabaster

  Don't even think of getting that vase wet. Here's what to do.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Rust stain

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

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

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