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• Awning

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

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

  Gas grill

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

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• Asthma And Allergies

  Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.
• Filter

  Fabric filter

  Any fabric that captures dust particles from a stream of moving air.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Water heater

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

  Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.
• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Sodium metasilicate

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

  Grease, airborne

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

  Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
• HEPA

  HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

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