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• Sprayer

  Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
• Food Processor

  Food processor

  Handy tool for breaking up food into right-sized pieces, that should be cleaned thoroughly after every use.
• Microwave Oven

  Microwave oven

  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
• Steam Iron

  Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.
• Bathroom

  Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.
• Video Players

  Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Though DVDs and Blu-Rays have largely replaced VCRs, many folks still have their video recorders/players and tape collections to maintain.
• Grease

  Grease

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

  Enamel

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

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.
• Stain Removal

  Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.
• CDs

  CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• DVDs

  DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• Oven, conventional

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

  Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• Adhesive Removal

  Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

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