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• Fiberglass

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

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Mineral scale

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

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Air filter

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

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

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