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• Brass

  Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.
• Stain Removal

  Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Neutral cleaner

  A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.
• Computer Keyboard

  Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.
• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.
• Chrome

  Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.
• Ashtray

  Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.
• Stain Removal

  Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.
• Stainmaster

  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.
• Automobile

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

  Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.
• House Cleaning Tips

  High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.
• Steam Cleaner

  Vapor Steam Cleaner

  Vapor steam cleaners are versatile machines that offer the benefit of chemical-free cleaning.
• Builders

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
• Builders

  Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Vinyl

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

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Dry Sponge

  Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
• Microfiber

  Microfiber mop

  A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.

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