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• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Urine

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

  Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.
• Brick

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
• Adhesive Removal

  Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.
• Dryer

  Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
• Spot Removal

  Spills, spots

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

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
• Comforter

  Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• Microwave Oven

  Microwave oven

  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
• Upholstery Cleaning

  Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
• Iron Skillet

  Iron skillet

  Here is one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
• Umbrella

  Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.
• Food Processor

  Food processor

  Handy tool for breaking up food into right-sized pieces, that should be cleaned thoroughly after every use.

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