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• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Warp

  In weaving, the warp is the set of lengthwise yarns through which the weft is woven.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

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