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• Plexiglass

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

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Wet (soak) mopping

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

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Oriental rug

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

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Lock

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

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