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• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Absorbents

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

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Mattress

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

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Odor

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

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Refrigerator interior

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

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