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  • Ladder safety

    How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

  • Wooden beams

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

    Extension pole

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

    Gutter, rain

    Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.
  • Awning

    Awnings

    Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

  • Window screens

    Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
  • Dust Mopping

    Dry mopping

    A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

  • Wet (soak) mopping

    What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

  • Wallpaper

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

  • 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.

  • Wall, painted

    First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
  • Carpet Terms

    Sisal

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

  • Vacuum system, central

    These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
  • Power Cord

    Electrical cord

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

    Fire alarm

    Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

  • Scuff mark

    The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

  • Toothbrush, old

    Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.
  • R-Value

    R-value

    An R-value indicates an insulation's resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness.
  • Damp Mopping

    Damp mopping

    Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
  • Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    Carbon monoxide alarm

    Every home should have at least one CO detector.

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