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• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Driveway

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

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Oil spill

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

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