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• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Paint cleaning

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

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Silk houseplants

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

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

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