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• Eyeglasses

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Silk

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

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Yellowing

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

• 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.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

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