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• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Bathroom fan

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

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Yellowing

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

• Marble

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

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Quartz surface

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

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

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