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• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Pergo

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

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Tub caulk

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

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Caulk

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

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Plexiglass

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

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