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• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Carbon monoxide

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

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Formica®

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

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

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