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• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Rug, area

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• 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.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Damp mopping

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

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

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