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  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Oven, convection

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

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Air filter

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

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Range fan

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

• Urine

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

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