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• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Feces

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

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Excrement

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

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Odor

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

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Ketchup spills

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

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