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• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.

• Non-stick cookware

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

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Rug, area

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

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Ivory

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

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Denatured alcohol

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

• Juice spill

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

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

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