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• Toys

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

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Asbestos

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

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Oven, convection

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

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

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