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• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Non-stick cookware

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

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Yellowing

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

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

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