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  • Duct Cleaning

    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.
  • Degreaser

    Degreaser

    A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

  • Shower curtain

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

    Bacteria digester

    A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.
  • Spot Removal

    Spills, spots

    A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

  • Rinse

    This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.
  • Flooring

    Flooring

    Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
  • Ammonia

    Ammonia

    An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.

  • Upholstery

    Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

  • 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.

  • Oven, conventional

    Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

  • Laminate floor

    These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

  • Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

    Blot, blotting

    Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, gently...
  • Biofilm

    Biofilm

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

  • Safety goggles

    Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.
  • Asbestos

    Asbestos

    What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

  • Vacuum cleaner dust release

    The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

  • Leaf blower

    These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.
  • Iron Skillet

    Iron skillet

    Here is one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

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