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• Lock

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

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Coffee maker

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

• Mat

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

• 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.

• Antifungal

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

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Garbage can

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

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Carbon monoxide

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

• Range fan

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

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

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