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• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Sheers

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

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Shower squeegee

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

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Mineral scale

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

• DVDs

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

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

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Ketchup spills

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

• Inkjet printer

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

• Hair dryer

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

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Ladder safety

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

• Spills, spots

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

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