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• 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.

• Television

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

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Umbrella

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Wet (soak) mopping

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

• Window

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

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

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