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• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Zodiaq

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

• Charcoal grill

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

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Formica®

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

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Scuff mark

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

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

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