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• Fiberglass

  Fiberglass

  A durable surface that must be delicately cleaned to prevent scratches.
• Fireplace

  Fireplace ash

  Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.
• Garbage Disposal

  Food disposer

  Also known as a garbage disposal, food disposers chop up food waste enabling it to be washed down the drain safely.
• Formica

  Formica

  This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.
• Polish

  Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.
• Garbage Bags

  Garbage bags

  How to chose the right bag for your needs and what to look for on product labels.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.
• Window Cleaning

  Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.
• Washing Dishes

  Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Gold

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

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• Grout

  Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.
• Grout

  Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hairbrush

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

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

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