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• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.
• Barbecue Grill

  Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
• Builders

  Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.
• Bleach

  Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.
• Coffee Maker

  Coffee maker

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

  Comforter

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

  Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
• Counter Brush

  Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.
• Knives

  Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

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

  Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.
• Dilution

  Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.
• Dish Detergent

  Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
• Drains

  Drain

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

  Driveway

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

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

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