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• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Audio/video components

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

• Paint cleaning

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

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Bed bugs

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

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Yellowing

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

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

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