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• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Rug, area

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

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Marble

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Time

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

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Yellowing

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

• Plexiglass

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

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Concrete floor

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

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

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