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• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

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

  Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.
• Baseboard

  Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.
• Baskets

  Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.
• Blinds

  Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Chimney

  Chimney

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

  Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

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

  Damp mopping

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

  Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
• Driveway

  Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Dust Mites

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• Power Cord

  Electrical cord

  Simply cleaned but needs a regular safety check for worn, cracked, or frayed insulation.
• Excrement

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.
• Window Cleaning

  Extension pole

  These attachment tools allow for the safe cleaning of a home’s high and hard-to-reach areas.

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