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• Air Conditioner

  Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.
• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Carpet Terms

  Sisal

  Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.
• Iron Skillet

  Iron skillet

  Here is one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
• Feather Duster

  Feather duster

  Dusting tool popular for its flexibility and ease of use.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.
• Computer Keyboard

  Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Refrigerator interior

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

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.
• Hard Water

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• Edge Cleaning

  Edge Cleaning

  Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.

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