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• Odor

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

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Urine

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

• Mattress

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

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Microban®

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

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Excrement

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

• Feces

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

• Skunk odor

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

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

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