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• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Air filter

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

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Corian

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

• Automotive interior

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

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

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