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Refrigerator interior
Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.
Rubbing alcohol
An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.
Sanitizer
These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
Skunk odor
A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.
Spills, spots
A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.
Stainmaster
Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.
Toxoplasmosis
A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Urine
Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.
Vacuum cleaner
Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
Vacuum cleaner dust release
The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.
Vomit
Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.
Wall, painted
First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
Wallpaper
It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
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.
Window
Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.
Window cleaner
Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

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