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• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Chimney

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

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Lead paint

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

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

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