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• Glassware

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

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• 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.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Enamel, enameled surface

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

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

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