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• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Laminate countertop

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Time

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

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Teflon® cookware

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

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Ice cube tray

  Cleaning the refrigerator? Clean this, too, and always enjoy fresh ice.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Quartz surface

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

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Ashtray

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

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