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• Spray bottle

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

• Corian

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

• Baskets

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

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Air filter

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

• Tub caulk

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

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Caulk

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Toaster

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

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Mildew

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

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

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