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Chlorine bleach
This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
Hairbrush
Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.
Skunk odor
A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.
Spray bottle
Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.
Dust, dusting
It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
Furnace
Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.
Radiator heating system
Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.
Radon
Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.
Biofilm
More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
Driveway
Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
Toxoplasmosis
A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Plastic furniture
The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
Duct
These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.
Wrought iron
To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.
Oil spill
Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.
Rust stain
Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.
Candles
They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
Dilution
Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
Shower curtain
The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.
Hardwood floor
Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

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