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"How to Clean Acrylic and Glass Surfaces Dust the surface with a clean, damp cloth or chamois, wiping gently. The damp cloth cuts down on friction, helping reduce static electricity, which holds the dust. Wash with a mild detergent and water solution for acrylic or with an ammonia and water solution or glass cleaner for glass. Use a soft cloth or a clean sponge; acrylic scratches easily. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and dry with a clean, soft cloth. How to Clean Appliance Surfaces Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid). 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. How to Get Rid of Baked-On Food Product: Baking soda. 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:Abrasive cleaner (powder). How To Use: Wet surface and apply cleanser; rub/scour gently as needed and rinse.  How to Clean Barbecue Grills To clean the rack at the end of the season, use an oven cleaner or soak it in a household ammonia and water solution; then scrub and rinse. For gas-fueled grills, follow the directions in the owner&amp;#039;s manual. To clean permanent briquettes, flip them occasionally, ignite the grill, and, with the cover closed, allow it to burn at a high setting for about 15 minutes. How to Remove Odors from Carpets, Rugs and Upholstery Product: Air, fabric, carpet, and room fresheners, deodorizers, and odor eliminators (aerosol, spray, powder, solid, heat-dispersed. How To Use: Sprinkle powdered carpet freshener on and leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then vacuum; for other forms, follow package directions. How to Clean Cast Iron Never wash a cast-iron utensil in the dishwasher; use baking soda to remove burned-on food residue. Always be sure to hand-dry thoroughly to prevent rust. How to Clean Ceramic Bathtubs Product: Abrasive cleaner (liquid). How To Use: Apply to surface; rub gently and rinse. How to Clean Chrome, Stainless Steel and Wrought Iron Dust with a clean, soft cloth or the dusting tool on your vacuum. Clean with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent and water solution, baking soda and water (4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 quart of water), or an all-purpose cleaner solution; rinse and dry with a clean, soft cloth. For added protection to wrought iron, apply a thin coat of paste or liquid wax with a clean cloth. How to Clean Automatic Coffeemakers Product: Vinegar (white). 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. How to Clean Collectibles Try using a dry paintbrush (with bristles at least 3 inches long) to clean both the surface and the little crevices. Wash the paintbrush with hand soap and warm water and air dry before using again. How to Clean Computers Never use household glass cleaners on computer monitor screens. Instead, use a static-free product made for cleaning monitor screens. Keep static-free covers on the computer and printer when not in use.  How to Clean Cooking Utensils Product: Abrasive cleaner (powder). How To Use: Wet surface and apply cleanser; rub/scour gently as needed and rinse. How to Clean Countertops Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid). 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. How to Clean Cutting Boards Product: Chlorine bleach. How To Use: Mix 3/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon water; increase strength as needed. How to Clean Fixtures, Combs and Brushes, and Floors Product: Ammonia, to be used on resilient, ceramic, concrete surfaces. 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. How to Clean Laminate Floors Vacuum regularly to remove loose dirt and grime. When a more thorough cleaning is required, damp-mop the floor, using plain warm water. Keep the mop damp, not wet, so you don&amp;#039;t saturate the floor. Do not polish or wax a laminate floor. Don&amp;#039;t use abrasive cleaners, scouring powder or steel wool because they have the potential to scratch the floor.  How to Clean Lamps and Lampshades Dust the base of the lamp, the bulb, and the shade with a soft cloth or the dusting tool on your vacuum cleaner. Clean the base with a damp sponge or cloth an dthe cleaning product appropriate for the material. Do not immerse the base in water since this damages the wiring. How to Clean Leather Dust with a clean, soft cloth. Use a soft bristled toothbrush or paintbrush if the leather is tufted and has buttons or piping. Wipe with a clean, damp sponge or cloth and mild soap. Rise with a well-wrung sponge or cloth. Dry with a clean, soft cloth. How to Clean Marble Dust with a clean, soft cloth. Damp-dust occasionally with a clean sponge or cloth dampened in warm water. Dry the surface with a clean, soft cloth. Wipe up spills immediately. How to Clean a Microwave Oven  If there is a turntable, remove it and wash in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher; then dry. To clean the interior, boil a cup of water inside for 3 to 4 minutes. The condensation will loosen any food soil on the walls or ceiling of the oven. Then wipe with a damp sponge or cloth, and dry. Never use a commercial oven cleaner or remove the cover in the top of the oven interior for cleaning. To deodorize, wash the interior surfaces every few months with a solution of 1/4 cup of baking soda to 1 quart of warm water; rinse and dry. How to Remove Mildew Product: Chlorine bleach. How To Use: Mix 3/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon water; increase strength as needed.  How to Clean Mirrors Product: Ammonia. 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: Glass cleaners (liquid, spray). How To Use: Spray directly on windows or on cloth or sponge for mirror or picture glass; wipe and dry. How to Clean Ovens  Racks: Soak racks in a solution of hot water and an all-purpose cleaner containing ammonia or in a solution of 1/2 cup of ammonia to 1 quart of hot water. Use soap-filled scouring pads to remove stubborn soil. Broiler pan: clean the broiler pan after each use. Remove the grill and dispose of the grease in an old can. Fill the pan with hot water and dishwashing liquid. Replace the grill. Let stand for about 30 minutes. Then wash in hot, sudsy water; rinse and dry. Front and sides: Remove any control dials/knobs, then wash them in hot, sudsy water or with an all-purpose cleaner. Wash the surface behind the control dials/knobs; rinse and dry thoroughly.  Glass doors: Use a glass cleaner, ammonia or a solution of 1 part vinegar and 1 part water. Place a cloth or paper towel saturated with the solution (but wrung out) on the inside of the window with the door open; leave it for a half hour to loosen the soil. Never use an abrasive cleaner; it will scratch the glass. Use a plastic pad, if needed. Rinse well with clean water; dry with paper towels or a lint-free cloth. Interiors: Clean a standard oven by applying a commercial oven cleaner, following the manufacturer&amp;#039;s directions.  Fans and range hoods: Remove the wire mesh filters and clean them in the dishwasher or soak them in the sink in a solution of hot water and an all-purpose household cleaner. Rinse well, and let dry thoroughly. Before replacing a filter, wipe the fan blades with a clean, damp cloth.  How to Clean Painted and Stainless Steel Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid). 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. How to Clean Painted Walls Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid). 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: Ammonia. 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. How to Clean Painted Woodwork Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid). 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: Ammonia. 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. How to Clean Patio Bricks Product: Chlorine bleach. How To Use: Mix 3/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon water; increase strength as needed.  How to Clean Range Tops Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid). 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. How to Clean Resilient and Masonry Floors Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid). 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. How to Clean Screens Clean screens outdoors or in a bathtub. Fill a large bucket with warm water and add an all-purpose (non-ammonia) household cleaner. Dip a scrub brush into the solution, scrub both sides of the screen, then wash the screen frame with the same brush. Rinse both sides of the screen and the frame with clean water. Let the screen drip-dry for a few minutes, then wipe it with a dry cloth; stand it up to dry completely. How to Clean Sinks Product: Abrasive cleaner (liquid). How To Use: Apply to surface; rub gently and rinse. How to Clean Small Plastic Appliances Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid). 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. How to Clean Smooth-Top Ranges Product: Abrasive cleaner (liquid). How To Use: Apply to surface; rub gently and rinse. How to Clean Stainless Steel Product: Ammonia. 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. How to Remove Stains from Hard Surfaces, Toilet Bowls and Dishes Product: Chlorine bleach. How To Use: Mix 3/4 cup bleach to 1 gallon water; increase strength as needed. How to Remove Stains on Plastic Utensils and Dishes Product: Baking soda. 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. How to Remove Stains on Sinks and Tubs Product: Abrasive cleaner (powder). How To Use: Wet surface and apply cleanser; rub/scour gently as needed and rinse. How to Clean Stereo Equipment Vacuum the ventilation louvers of your stereo components, tape deck or CD player and speaker grilles every now and then to prevent dust buildup, which can cause overheating.  How to Clean Telephones Wipe the handset and base or cradle of the telephone with a damp cloth and an all-purpose household cleaner. Wring the cloth out well to prevent water from getting into the unit.  How to Clean Televisions When the screen is cool, wipe it with a damp paper towel or microfiber cloth; towel dry. Clean metal or chrome trim and plastic or glass trim or doors with a soft cloth moistened with rubbing alcohol, white vinegar, or window cleaner; dry with a paper towel. How to Clean Tile Product: Abrasive cleaner (liquid). How To Use: Apply to surface; rub gently and rinse. Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid). 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. How to Clean Toilet Bowls Product: Abrasive cleaner (liquid). How To Use: Apply to surface; rub gently and rinse. How to Clean Upholstery Fabrics The furniture industry has developed codes for cleaning upholstery fabrics. You&amp;#039;ll find the code on the piece of furniture and on sample fabric swatches.  W:Clean the fabric with a water-based product such as foam from a mild detergent or nonsolvent upholstery shampoo.  S: Clean the fabric with a solvent-based cleaner.  WS: Clean the fabric with a nonsolvent or solvent-based cleaning product. X: Have the fabric professionally dry cleaned.  How to Clean Vinyl and Plastic Use a sponge dampened in a detergent and water solution; rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth. How to Clean Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo and Cane Vacuum, using a brush to loosen dust and dirt. Sponge rattan, bamboo, and cane with a solution of water and hand dishwashing detergent; for wicker, wash gently with a soft-bristled paintbrush or toothbrush. Rinse with a clean, damp sponge, and dry the surface immediately. A light coat of furniture polish will renew natural or dark wicker, rattan and cane. Avoid using it on white or pastel colors. How to Clean Window Blinds/Washable Shades Product: All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid). 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. How to Clean Windows Product: Ammonia. 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. How to Clean Wood Floors Vacuuming and dust-mopping on a regular basis are the best care you can provide for your wood floor. Never pour water on a wood floor because it can cause warping and stains. How to Remove Scratches on Wood To camouflage a wood scratch, break the meat of a Brazilian nut, black walnut or pecan in half and rub it in. 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