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• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Toaster

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

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Umbrella

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

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Alabaster

  Don't even think of getting that vase wet. Here's what to do.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

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