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• Bucket

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• 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.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Laminate floor

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

• 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.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Window screens

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

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

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