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• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Caulking

  Tub caulk

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

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
• Bathroom

  Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.
• Computer Keyboard

  Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.
• Caulking

  Caulk

  In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
• Chrome

  Chrome

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

  Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.
• Acid

  Acid

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

• Lead paint

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

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.
• Rust

  Rust stain

  Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
• Answering Machine

  Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.
• HEPA

  HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

  Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.
• Alcohol

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
• Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

  Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning

  Low Moisture Carpet Cleaning consists of methods or procedures that enable carpet fibers to dry to their natural state in two hours or less.

• Ketchup spills

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

  Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

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