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• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Wall, painted

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

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Mineral scale

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

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• 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.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Oriental rug

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

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Grease

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

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

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