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• Central air conditioner

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

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Driveway

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

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Concrete floor

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

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

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