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• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• N95 respirator

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

• 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.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

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

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• De-scaler

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

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

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