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• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Shower stall

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

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Rug, area

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

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Rubbing alcohol

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

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Gold

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

• Bucket

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

• Dilution

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

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