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• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Hazardous waste

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

• Carbon monoxide

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

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• 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.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Chimney

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

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

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