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• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

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

  DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

  Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.
• Cleaning Terms

  Emulsification

  A process that helps cleaning products break down and suspend fats and oils.
• Carpet Extractors

  Extraction cleaning

  Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.
• Safety

  Eye protection

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

  Eyeglasses

  Prescription lenses that can be easily damaged with improper cleaning care.
• Filter

  Fabric filter

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

  Feather duster

  Dusting tool popular for its flexibility and ease of use.
• Fiberglass

  Fiberglass

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

  Figurine

  Cleaning these collectibles or decorative characters should be done carefully.
• 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.
• Flooring

  Flooring

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

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Polish

  Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

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

  Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.
• Grease

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

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