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• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Oven, self-cleaning

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

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Earthstone

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

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Denatured alcohol

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

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Paint cleaning

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

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

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