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• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Garbage can

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

• Television

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Laminate countertop

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

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Umbrella

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

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

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