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  • Smoke alarm

    Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.
  • Fire alarm

    Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
  • Carbon monoxide alarm

    Every home should have at least one CO detector.
  • Electrical cord

    Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.
  • Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

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

    You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.
  • Sanitizer

    These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.
  • Acoustical tile ceiling

    A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
  • Needlework

    When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
  • CADR

    Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
  • MERV

    A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.
  • HEPA

    A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
  • Alcohol

    A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
  • Rubbing alcohol

    An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.
  • Paint cleaning

    Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.
  • Label removal

    Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.
  • Alkalies

    Best for removing grease and oil.
  • Wallpaper

    It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
  • 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.
  • Silk houseplants

    Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

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