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• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Zodiaq

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

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• 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.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Wilsonart® laminate

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

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Range fan

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

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Mildew

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

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

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