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• Upholstery Cleaning

  Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Lead paint

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

  Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.
• 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.
• Furnace

  Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
• Filter

  Fabric filter

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

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

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

  Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.
• Sprayer

  Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Air Purifier

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Acid

  Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

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