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- Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
- They're great aids in deep cleaning, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.
- Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.
- As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
- If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
- A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.
- The scientific debate continues over whether antibacterial soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.
- Cleaning the refrigerator? Clean this, too, and always enjoy fresh ice.
- Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
- Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
- Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
- A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
- Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
- Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.
- Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
- The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.
- Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
- Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.
- Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.
- A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

