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• Pole scrubber

  Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Alabaster

  Don't even think of getting that vase wet. Here's what to do.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Concrete floor

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

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Silk

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

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Hair dryer

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

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Litter box

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

• Window screens

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

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

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