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• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Bathroom fan

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

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• 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.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Mat

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

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• N95 respirator

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

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