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• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

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