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• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Oil spill

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

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Absorbents

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

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Bronze

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

• Furniture polish

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

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Alabaster

  Don't even think of getting that vase wet. Here's what to do.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

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