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• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Yellowing

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

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Shower curtain

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

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

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