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• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Fiberglass

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

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Yellowing

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

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

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