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• 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.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• Spray bottle

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

• 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.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Biodegradable

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

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Air filter

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

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

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