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" To kill germs and oust odor, start with these basic cleaning products.  Baking soda, white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, ammonia, and lemons (or lemon juice) Rely on these household standbys in a pinch to create your own cleaning solutions. Hand-wash dishwasher detergent Automatic dishwasher detergent Laundry detergent Chlorine bleach All-fabric bleach such as Clorox 2 or OxiClean Fabric softener (liquid or dryer sheets) Use dryer sheets to help freshen up smelly areas, like the trashcan. Just don&amp;#039;t use the sheets to clean because rubbing them against a dirty surface could leave behind a residue. Laundry stain remover such as Spray &amp;#039;n Wash You can also use liquid detergent to pretreat stains. Bathroom cleaners Shop for products that attack soap scum and mildew. Get one cleaner for the tub and tile, and another for the toilet. Multi-purpose cleaner Mr. Clean Multi-Surfaces Antibacterial Spray won best overall multi-purpose cleaner in GHRI tests. Carpet stain remover Hoover Platinum Collection Professional Strength Instant Stain Remover Carpet and Upholstery Spray was the top pick in GHRI tests. For a homemade solution, try dishwashing liquid mixed with water. Glass cleaner Make windows and mirrors shiny again with a cleaner you can make yourself. Mix in a spray bottle 2 cups water, \u00BD cup white vinegar, \u00BC cup rubbing alcohol (70 percent concentration), and 1 to 2 drops of orange essential oil (for optional fragrance). Spray solution on paper towel or soft cloth, then on glass. Don&amp;#039;t clean on sunny days because the heat will dry the solution too quickly, causing streaks. Furniture polish Stainless steel cleaner Get one for appliances and another for cookware. Oven cleaner (if your oven isn&amp;#039;t self-cleaning)  Certain furniture and fixtures are more delicate and, thus, require special cleaners. If you own any of the following, invest in a product that will clean your home and protect your valuables.  Wood furniture Try Guardsman&amp;#039;s Water Ring and Mark Remover Cloth to rub out water \u2014 and even perfume \u2014 stains. Leather furniture Avoid furniture polish, alcohol-based cleaners, and saddle soap, as they contain solvents that may damage pigmentation. Brass fixtures To make your own cleaner, treat non-lacquered brass with white vinegar (or lemon juice) and salt. Dampen a sponge with vinegar and sprinkle on salt. Lightly rub against surface. Rinse thoroughly with water and dry immediately with a soft, clean cloth. Silver dinnerware If you don&amp;#039;t have silver polish and are desperate, spot-clean with toothpaste (as long as it doesn&amp;#039;t contain tartar-control or whiteners). Moisten the silver, gently rub a tiny bit of paste onto a small spot with your finger, and rinse the spot thoroughly with warm water. Then dry with a soft, clean cloth. Granite/stone countertops We love DuPont&amp;#039;s Granite and Marble Countertop Cleaner and Protector Wipes. Marble surfaces Acidic cleaners, such as lemon or vinegar, will eat away at marble. Remove stains with a marble polishing powder like tin oxide. Grill Try Carbona&amp;#039;s 2-in-1 Oven rack and Grill Cleaner (it was a 2010 Good Housekeeping Very Innovative Product Award winner). But if you need to fight grime in a hurry, mix \u00BD cup of sudsy ammonia (which contains detergent) with enough water to fill a gallon container. Dip a sponge or mop into solution and wipe over grill. Rinse with clean water.  You can own buckets of cleaning products, but what good would they be without the right tools? Stock up on these handy helpers.  Soft rags and microfiber cloths Broom with dustpan Full-size vacuum See which carpet-cleaning machines performed the best in GHRI tests. Handheld vacuum The Dirt Devil Gator sucked the life out of the competition in GHRI tests. Wet mop If you&amp;#039;re looking for a steam mop, try Oreck Steam-It, which was the top steam mop in GHRI tests. Bucket Paper towels Viva was the top-rated towel in GHRI tests. Sponges Cookware scrubbers Scrub brush for bathroom Empty spray bottle Rubber gloves Outdoor tools  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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