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• Concrete floor

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

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Damp mopping

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

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Denatured alcohol

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

• Detergent

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

• Dishwasher

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

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Driveway

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

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Extension pole

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

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

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