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• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Paint cleaning

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

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Plastic furniture

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

• Plexiglass

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

• Portable extractor

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

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Quartz surface

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

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

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