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• Home Maintenance

  Preventive maintenance

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

• Plexiglass

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

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

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

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Vinyl

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

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.
• Chrome

  Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.
• Enamel

  Enamel

  Durable, but not indestructible, hard, glossy coating that can withstand cleaning products that might degrade latex-paint finishes.
• Alabaster

  Alabaster

  Clean with damp cloth or sponge but don't overwet.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Brass

  Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.
• Feather Duster

  Feather duster

  Dusting tool popular for its flexibility and ease of use.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.
• Bathroom Rug

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

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