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• Oil spill

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

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Gas grill

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

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Audio/video components

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

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Mud

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

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

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