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• Dryer

  Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
• Power Cord

  Electrical cord

  Simply cleaned but needs a regular safety check for worn, cracked, or frayed insulation.
• Tobacco Smoke

  Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

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

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
• Fiberglass

  Fiberglass

  A durable surface that must be delicately cleaned to prevent scratches.
• Fire

  Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
• Fireplace

  Fireplace ash

  Although a shallow bed of fireplace ash is beneficial, cleaning up excess should be done gently and safely.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

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

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
• Hardwood Floors

  Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
• High Efficiency Washers

  High Efficiency Washing Machines

  HE washers save significant energy over traditional washing machines by decreasing the amount of water needed per load and shortening drying times.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• 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.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.
• Steam Iron

  Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Kitchen

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

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