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• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Damp mopping

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

• 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.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Charcoal grill

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

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

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