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• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Caulk

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

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Hair dryer

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

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Yellowing

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

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

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

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

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