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• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Chrome

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

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Lint

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

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Blinds, window

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

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Paint cleaning

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

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

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