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• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Mattress

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

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Vomit

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

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Bed bugs

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

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