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• Oven, convection

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

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Vinyl

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

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• De-scaler

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

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

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