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• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Carpet and Rug Institute

  The Carpet and Rug Institute, headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is the national trade association for the carpet and rug industry.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Concrete floor

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

• CRI

  An acronym for the Carpet and Rug Institute, an industry association.

• De-scaler

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

• Dishwasher

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

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• 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.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

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

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Gibraltar

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

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