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• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Ironing board

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

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Stainless steel

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

• Acid

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

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

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