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• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.

• Driveway

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

• Litter box

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

• Pole scrubber

  Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• De-scaler

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

• Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• 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.

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