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• Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Grease

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

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• DVDs

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

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