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• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Coffee maker

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

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Mat

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

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• 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.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• 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.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Bathroom fan

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

• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

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