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• Answering Machine

  Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.
• ATP

  ATP

  ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate is the main energy transfer molecule present in all living (and once living) biological cells including animal, plant, bacterial, yeast, and mold cells.
• Awning

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.
• Bathroom Rug

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
• Stain Removal

  Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Boots

  Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.
• Brass

  Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.
• Brick

  Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• Bronze

  Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Chimney

  Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
• Chrome

  Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
• Knives

  Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.
• Dish Detergent

  Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
• Dryer

  Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

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