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• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.
• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
• Baskets

  Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!
• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Blender

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher

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

• Toaster oven

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

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.
• Answering Machine

  Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.
• Enamel Sink

  Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.
• Grease

  Grease

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

• Toaster

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

  Dryer

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

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Monitor

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

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