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• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Boots

  Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.
• Brick

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
• Broom

  Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Caulking

  Caulk

  In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
• 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.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

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

  Corian

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

  Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting board

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

  Damp mopping

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

  Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.
• Deck

  Deck

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

  Denatured alcohol

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

  Dishwasher

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

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