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• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Platinum

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

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Ketchup spills

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

• Alabaster

  Don't even think of getting that vase wet. Here's what to do.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Umbrella

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

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

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