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• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Sink

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

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

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