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• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Yellowing

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

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Plexiglass

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

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

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