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  • Laminate countertop

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

  • Lampshade

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

  • Lead paint

    If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

  • Lock

    Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

  • Marble

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

  • Mattress

    Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

  • Mop, mopping

    A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

  • Paint spot

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

  • Personal protective equipment

    It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

  • Pressed wood

    Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

  • Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

    Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

  • Recycling symbol, plastic

    How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

  • Rinse

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

    Room air conditioner

    Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

  • Rug, area

    These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.
  • Rust

    Rust stain

    Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.

  • Scrubber, scrubbing pad

    The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

  • Scuff mark

    The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

  • Shower stall

    Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

  • Smoke alarm

    Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

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