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• Respirator

  N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.
• Builders

  Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
• Bottle

  Bottle

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

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Paint cleaning

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

  Bucket

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

  Bathroom

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

  Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
• Oven

  Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
• Figurines

  Figurine

  Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
• Brick

  Brick, exterior

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

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• PH

  pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.
• Fungicide

  Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

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