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" Product: Abrasive cleaner (powder) Good for: Baked-on food residue, cooking utensils, tough stains on sinks and tubs How to use: Wet surface and apply cleanser; rub/scour gently as needed and rinse Product: Abrasive cleaner (liquid) Good for: Ceramic bathtubs, sinks, toilet bowls, smooth-top ranges, tile How to use: Apply to surface; rub gently and rinse Product: Air, fabric, carpet, and room fresheners, deodorizers, and odor eliminators (aerosol, spray, powder, solid, heat-dispersed) Good for: Counteracting odors in carpets, rooms, rugs, and upholstery How to use: Sprinkle powdered carpet freshener on and leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then vacuum; for other forms, follow package directions Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid) Good for: Appliance surfaces, glass ceramic and porcelain enamel range tops/cooktops; chrome; countertops; painted walls; painted and stainless steel; small plastic appliances; resilient and masonry floors; tile; window blinds/washable shades; painted woodwork How to use: Mix with water or use liquids full-strength according to package directions; generally no rinsing required, except for no-wax floors or when used full-strength Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (spray) Good for: Appliances (spot-cleaning and trim); chrome fixtures; countertops; small washable areas; smudges on painted walls and woodwork, doors, and around switch plates How to use: Spray on surface; sponge or wipe to clean; dry Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (gel) Good For: Appliances (spot-cleaning and trim), chrome fixtures, countertops, ceramic tile, enamel, sinks How to use: Wet surface and apply cleanser; rub gently and rinse Product: Ammonia* Good for: Chrome fixtures, combs and brushes, floors (resilient, ceramic, concrete), mirrors, painted walls, stainless steel, windows, painted woodwork. Do not use to clean clear plastic windows or surfaces and on aluminum; clouding and pitting can occur. Do not use on brass fixtures; pitting can occur How to use: You can control the cleaning strength by increasing the ammonia from 1/2 cup to 1 cup per gallon of water as the job difficulty increases. For spray bottle use: Mix 1 part ammonia to 16 parts water. For windows and mirrors: Use 2 tablespoons ammonia per 1 quart water Product: Baking soda Good for: Baked-on food and odors in utensils, chopping boards, coffeepots, food waste disposers, freezers, refrigerators; stains on plastic utensils and dishes, vacuum bottles; bathtubs and sinks, countertops, chrome fixtures, fiberglass shower stalls, plastic laminate How to use: Paste: Mix 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Solution: Mix 4 tablespoons baking soda per 1 quart water. Dry: Sprinkle straight from box. Rub with damp sponge or cloth; rinse and dry Product: Carpet cleaners (liquid, foam, powder) Good for: Rugs and carpets (spots and general cleaning) How to use: Follow package directions: Some can be applied by hand; others require equipment Product: Chlorine bleach* Good for: Disinfecting cutting boards, mildew on grout and ceramic tile, patio bricks, stains on hard surfaces, toilet bowls, wooden decks How to use: Mix 3/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon water; increase strength as needed Product: Dishwashing products (automatic dishwasher detergents) Good for: Removing food soil from tableware and cooking and serving items in the dishwasher How to use: Follow package directions; also available in premeasured powder and gel capsules *Do not mix clorine bleach with vinegar, ammonia, or a toilet bowl cleaner. Resulting toxic fumes may cause illness. Product: Dishwashing product (automatic dishwasher detergents) Good for: Removing food soil from tableware and cooking and serving items in the dishwasher How to use: Follow package directions; also available in premeasured powder and gel capsules Product: Dishwashing product (rinsing agents for automatic dishwashers) Good for: Helping prevent spotting and filming How to use: Available as a separate product or integrated into dishwasher detergent Product: Drain cleaners (liquid, granular) Good for: Dissolving grease, hair, soap-scum buildup; sluggish kitchen and bathroom drains. How to use: Follow package directions precisely Product: Dusting products (aerosol and pump, liquid, paste) Good for: Furniture How to use: Spray the product evenly on a cloth, then apply to the surface; let dry; if required, then buff with a clean cloth Product: Fabric refreshers Good for: Neutralizing odors on hard-to-wash fabrics and soft surfaces such as carpets (after vacuuming), upholstery, and curtains How to use: Apply product according to package directions and let dry Product: Glass cleaners (liquid, spray) Good for: Chrome, mirrors, glass tabletops, doors, windows. Do not use on acrylic plastic doors, windows, clock face protectors, computer monitor screens How to use: Spray directly on windows or on cloth or sponge for mirror or picture glass; wipe and dry Product: Mildew removers Good for: Ceramic tile grout in showers, bathrooms How to use: Follow package directions; use in well-ventilated areas; avoid contact with fabrics Product: Oven cleaners (liquid, spray) Good for: Removing charred grease and food deposits from ovens and barbecue grills How to use: Follow package directions Product: Scouring pads (plain or soap impregnated) Good for: Baked-on food, barbecue grills, broilers, cooking utensils, ovens How to use: Wet and use; match abrasiveness of pad to surface being cleaned for safety and to avoid scratching Product: Toilet bowl cleaners (crystal, liquid, pre-measured drop-in tablets, in-tank) Good for: Cleaning; some also disinfect How to use: Follow package directions Product: Tub, tile, and sink cleaners (liquid, spray) Good for: Ceramic wall tiles; fiberglass, plastic, and porcelain bathtubs, shower stalls, and sinks; toilet bowl exteriors How to use: Apply to surface, rub gently, rinse thoroughly, and wipe dry with cloth Product: Upholstery cleaners (liquid, aerosol spray, powder) Good for: Upholstery fabric How to use: Follow package directions; test in an inconspicuous place on fabric for colorfastness Product: Vinegar (white)* Good for: Automatic drip coffeemakers, appliance exteriors, chrome, glass windows and doors, mirrors, hard water deposits on bathtubs, shower stalls/curtains, sinks How to use: Use full-strength or diluted depending on use. To clean automatic drip coffeepots, fill reservoir with vinegar and water and run through a brew cycle; follow with a cycle of clear water to rinse *Do not mix chlorine bleach with vinegar, ammonia, or a toilet bowl cleaner. Resulting toxic fumes may cause illness. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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