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• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Ice cube tray

  Cleaning the refrigerator? Clean this, too, and always enjoy fresh ice.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Urine

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

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

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

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Window screens

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

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