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• Bed bugs

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

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Bottle

  Bottle

  A bottle brush on a long wire handle is an indispensable tool.
• Brick

  Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• Bucket

  Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
• Counter Brush

  Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• Carpet Extractors

  Extraction cleaning

  Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.
• Feather Duster

  Feather duster

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

  Food processor

  Handy tool for breaking up food into right-sized pieces, that should be cleaned thoroughly after every use.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

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

  Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

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