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• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Oriental rug

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

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Quartz surface

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

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Rust stain

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

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• 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.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

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