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• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Non-stick cookware

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

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Ice cube tray

  Cleaning the refrigerator? Clean this, too, and always enjoy fresh ice.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Juice spill

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

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Rug, area

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

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

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