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• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

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