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• Air Purifier

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

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

  Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
• Pet Dander

  Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.
• Driveway

  Driveway

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

  Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
• 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.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• Dusting

  Dust, dusting

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

  Edge Cleaning

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

  Electrical cord

  Simply cleaned but needs a regular safety check for worn, cracked, or frayed insulation.
• 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.
• Fire

  Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
• Flooring

  Flooring

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

  Food disposer

  Also known as a garbage disposal, food disposers chop up food waste enabling it to be washed down the drain safely.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

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