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• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Dander

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

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Deck

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

• Pets

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

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Vacuum cleaner

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

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