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• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Kitchen

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

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