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• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Urine

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

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Builders

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

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