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• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Ashtray

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

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

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