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• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Soap

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

• Cutting board

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

• Bottle

  Don't get fingers or hands stuck during this task.

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Oriental rug

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

• Grease

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

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

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