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• Builders

  Chelating agent

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

  Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

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

  Broom

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

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.
• Grease

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
• Umbrella

  Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.

• Ladder safety

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

  Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.
• Toilet

  Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.
• Safety

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
• Wool

  Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.
• Awning

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Candles

  Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

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