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• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Lampshade

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

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Audio/video components

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

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Toaster

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

• Ashtray

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

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Tricket

  This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.

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