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• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Pergo

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

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Dander

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

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Hazardous waste

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

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Time

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

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

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