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• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Garbage bags

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

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Concrete floor

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

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Audio/video components

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

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

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