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• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• 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.

• Audio/video components

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

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Television

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

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Chimney

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

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• 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.

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