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• Bottle

  Bottle

  A bottle brush on a long wire handle is an indispensable tool.

• Vinyl

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

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Dry Sponge

  Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
• Enzymes

  Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.
• Toilet

  Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.
• Glass

  Eyeglasses

  Prescription lenses that can be easily damaged with improper cleaning care.
• Lye

  Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.
• Broom

  Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.
• Bucket

  Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Blender

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
• Oven

  Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

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