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• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Bathroom fan

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

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Audio/video components

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

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

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