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• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

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