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• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Wood paneling

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

• Urine

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

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Chrome

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

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Heater, portable

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

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Television

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

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Plexiglass

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

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