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• Bucket

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Paint cleaning

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

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

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

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

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