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• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Blood

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

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• 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.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

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