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• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Deck

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

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Preventive maintenance

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

• Eyeglasses

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

• Sheers

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

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Concrete floor

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

• Hair dryer

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

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

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