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• Fungicide

  Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

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

  Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.
• Grout

  Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• Countertops

  Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.
• Laundry

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.
• Iron Skillet

  Iron skillet

  Here is one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.
• Adhesive Removal

  Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Laminate countertop

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

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!
• Microwave Oven

  Microwave oven

  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
• Mildew

  Mildew

  Usually just another name for mold.

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