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Cleaning: Featured Article

10 Uses for Car Wax

Whether in paste or liquid form, car wax is formulated to fill scratches and give a high shine to nonporous surfaces like glass and metal, while protecting them from smudges and stains. It's handy in other ways, too, so grab a lint-free cloth and get to work.… more

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Q: Our 19-year-old cedar deck has no finish on it and is looking gray and dingy. Last summer, my wife managed to scrub off the dirt but not the gray. Now it's my turn. What should I do this year?

—Jeff Sherman, Woodbury, Conn.

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Keep a box of cornstarch nearby when handling acoustical ceiling tiles. Frequently dip your hands into the box to coat your fingers with dust and prevent them from leaving behind unsightly stains and smudges.