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  • Silk houseplants

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

  • Houseplants

    Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

  • Skunk odor

    A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

  • Recycling symbol, plastic

    How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.
  • Fireplace

    Fireplace ash

    Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.

  • Window cleaner

    Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.
  • Concrete

    Concrete floor

    Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

  • Window screens

    Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
  • Drains

    Drain

    Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
  • Carpet Terms

    Sisal

    Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.

  • Plastic furniture

    The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
  • Figurines

    Figurine

    Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
  • Enzymes

    Enzymes

    Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.
  • Microwave Oven

    Microwave oven

    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
  • Fungus

    Fungi

    Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
  • Baskets

    Baskets

    A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.
  • Fungicide

    Fungicide

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

    Garbage can

    Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.

  • Labels, product

    We cannot overstate the importance of reading product labels. Far too many people ignore this vital information.
  • Dilution

    Dilution

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

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