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• 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.

• Pole squeegee

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

• Driveway

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

• Pole scrubber

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

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• De-scaler

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

• Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Fungus

  The kingdom to which molds and mildews belong.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• 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.

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