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• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Stainless steel

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

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Grease

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

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Tub caulk

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

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Rust stain

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

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