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• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

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

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Audio/video components

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

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• 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.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Quilt

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

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

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