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• Air cleaner

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

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Damp mopping

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

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

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