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• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Time

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

• 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.

• MSDS

  What’s a Material Safety Data Sheet, anyway?

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Air filter

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

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Litter box

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

• Cutting board

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

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

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