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• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Bucket

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

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Marble

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

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

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