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• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Non-stick cookware

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Paint cleaning

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

• De-scaler

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

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Plastic furniture

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

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Denatured alcohol

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

• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Rug, area

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

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