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• Monitor

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Alkaline

  Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.
• Microwave Oven

  Microwave oven

  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
• Washing Dishes

  Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.
• Mold

  Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.
• Nanotechnology

  Nanotechnology

  Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.

• Mineral scale

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

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.
• Automobile

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.
• Adhesive Removal

  Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.
• Umbrella

  Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.
• Alcohol

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
• Bottle

  Bottle

  A bottle brush on a long wire handle is an indispensable tool.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

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

  Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.
• Grease

  Grease

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

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