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• Quartz

  Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.
• Stain Removal

  Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.
• Cleaning Product Recommendations

  Neutral cleaner

  A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Pet Dander

  Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
• Computer Keyboard

  Computer keyboard

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

  Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Though DVDs and Blu-Rays have largely replaced VCRs, many folks still have their video recorders/players and tape collections to maintain.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....
• Absorbents

  Absorbents

  Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.
• Excrement

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
• Mildew

  Mildew

  Usually just another name for mold.
• Ashtray

  Ashtray

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

• Toaster

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

  Blood

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

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.
• Stainmaster

  Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.
• Vinyl Floors

  No-Wax Floor

  A vinyl floor with a tough, clear finish.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water. Then follow these tips.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

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