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• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Deck

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

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Organic chemical, compound

  Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Corian

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

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

• Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• 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.

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