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• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Window

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

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Earthstone

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

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Teflon® cookware

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

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• 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.

• Urine

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

• Blood

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

• Quilt

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

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Rust stain

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

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