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• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Damp mopping

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

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

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Shower curtain

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

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Dryer

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

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

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