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• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Lock

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

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

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