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• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
• Rust

  Rust stain

  Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.
• Lye

  Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.
• Mildew

  Mildew

  Usually just another name for mold.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Ketchup spills

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

  Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.
• Solvents

  Solvent

  Solvents help dissolve soils for removal.
• Bleach

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
• Caulking

  Tub caulk

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

  Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.
• Vinyl Floors

  Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
• Caulking

  Caulk

  In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
• Excrement

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
• PH

  pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.
• Toilet

  Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

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