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• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Mildew

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

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

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