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• Green Cleaning

  Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.
• Home Maintenance

  Preventive maintenance

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

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.
• Bathroom Fan

  Bathroom fan

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

  Automotive interior

  These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Wallpaper

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

  Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.
• Air Conditioner

  Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.
• Solvents

  Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.
• Stereos

  Audio/video components

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

  Exhaust ventilation

  Fan and duct work used to remove harmful airborne contaminants from an area.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

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