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• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• 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.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Eyeglasses

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

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

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