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• Bathroom Rug

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Dry Sponge

  Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
• Alabaster

  Alabaster

  Clean with damp cloth or sponge but don't overwet.
• Enzymes

  Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.
• Glass

  Eyeglasses

  Prescription lenses that can be easily damaged with improper cleaning care.
• Broom

  Broom

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

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
• Bucket

  Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.
• Blender

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hair dryer

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

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.
• Boots

  Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.
• Dilution

  Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

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