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• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Litter box

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

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Gibraltar

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

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

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