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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 scrubber

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

  • Pole squeegee

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

    Air cleaner

    There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

  • Refrigerator interior

    Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

  • Radon

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

    Concrete floor

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

  • Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

  • Urine

    Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

  • Humidifier, portable

    It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.
  • Baking Soda

    Baking soda

    This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

  • Humidifier, whole house

    Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.
  • Duct Cleaning

    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.
  • Indoor Environment

    Environmental agents

    Environmental agents are conditions such as humidity extremes, drafts, lack of ventilation, and overcrowding that cause stress, discomfort, or health problems.
  • Mold

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

  • Surfactant

    It makes water wetter!

  • Wallpaper

    It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
  • Damp Mopping

    Damp mopping

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

    Absorbents

    Granular substances that soak up stains and spills.

  • Tricket

    This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.

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