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• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Oven, self-cleaning

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

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Bucket

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

• Hairbrush

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

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

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

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