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• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
• Figurines

  Figurine

  Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  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.

• Non-stick cookware

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

  Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Paint cleaning

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

  Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.
• Popcorn Ceiling

  Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Plastic furniture

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

  Rust stain

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

  Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

  An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.
• Enamel

  Enamel

  Durable, but not indestructible, hard, glossy coating that can withstand cleaning products that might degrade latex-paint finishes.

• Wilsonart flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

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