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• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Quilt

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

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Pergo

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

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Concrete floor

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

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Damp mopping

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

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