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• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Juice spill

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

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

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