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• Dryer

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

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Wallpaper

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

• MCS

  Here’s what multiple chemical sensitivity means.

• 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.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Electrical cord

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

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Teflon® cookware

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

• Blood

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

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

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

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

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