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• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
• Flooring

  Flooring

  Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
• Safety

  Eye protection

  Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Comforter

  Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
• Drains

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
• Automobile

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.
• Stain Removal

  Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.
• Air Purifier

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Air Conditioner

  Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.
• Flooding

  Floods

  Basic steps for staying safe and coping during both a flood and its immediate aftermath.
• Stainmaster

  Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.
• Oven

  Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

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