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• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Leaf blower

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

• Litter box

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

• Lock

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Mat

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

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• MERV

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

• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

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