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• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

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

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Oil spill

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

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

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