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• Sprayer

  Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Paint spot

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

• Wilsonart flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
• Bleach

  Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.
• Laundry

  Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
• Germs

  Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
• CDs

  CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.
• Window Cleaning

  Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.
• DVDs

  DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• Paint cleaning

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

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Blender

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.
• Builders

  Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
• Rubbing Alcohol

  Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• Counter Brush

  Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

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