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• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• 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.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

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