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• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• 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.

• Quartz surface

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

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Vomit

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

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Toaster oven

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

• Vinyl flooring

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

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Gas grill

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

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