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• Yellowing

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

• Damp mopping

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

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Ironing board

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

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Bed bugs

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

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Oil spill

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

• Iron skillet

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

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