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• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Gas grill

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

• Mud

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

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Cutting board

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

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Quilt

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

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Phosphates

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

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Quartz surface

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

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