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• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.
• 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.
• Excrement

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
• Mildew

  Mildew

  Usually just another name for mold.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.
• Enzymes

  Bacteria digester

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

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
• Ammonia

  Ammonia

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

  Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.
• Feces

  Feces

  Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

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

• Safety goggles

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

  Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
• Bathtub

  Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.
• Umbrella

  Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.
• Solvents

  Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

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