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• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Central air conditioner

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

• Juice spill

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

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Tub caulk

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

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Caulk

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

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Mildew

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

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

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