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• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Television

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

• 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.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Upholstery

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

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

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