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• Broom

  Broom

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

  Enamel

  Durable, but not indestructible, hard, glossy coating that can withstand cleaning products that might degrade latex-paint finishes.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hairbrush

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

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
• Earthstone

  Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
• Safety

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
• Brick

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
• Countertops

  Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.
• Wool

  Wool garment

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

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Laminate countertop

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

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