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• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

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