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• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Tub caulk

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

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• 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.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

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

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Pets

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

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