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• Wet (soak) mopping

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

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Lock

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

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Window screens

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

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

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