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• Pole scrubber

  Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

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

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Laminate floor

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

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Driveway

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

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Pergo

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

• 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.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

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