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• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Denatured alcohol

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

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Formica®

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

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.

• Vinyl

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

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Computer keyboard

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

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