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• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Marble

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

• Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Wall, painted

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Tricket

  This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.

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