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• Bleach

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
• Coffee Maker

  Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.
• Drains

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
• Safety

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
• Feather Duster

  Feather duster

  Dusting tool popular for its flexibility and ease of use.
• Fireplace

  Fireplace ash

  Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

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