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• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

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

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Absorbents

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

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

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