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• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Time

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

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Oven, convection

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

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Paint cleaning

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

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Ivory

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

• Wallpaper

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

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

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