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• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Plexiglass

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

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Vinyl

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

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Paint cleaning

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

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

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