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• Home Maintenance

  Preventive maintenance

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

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
• Excrement

  Excrement

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

• Humidifier, portable

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

  Air filter

  Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.
• Gutters

  Gutter, rain

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

  Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Damp Mopping

  Damp mopping

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

  Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Plexiglass

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

  Feces

  Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.
• Cutting Boards

  Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
• Carpet Terms

  Carpet Terms

  Help with carpet terminology from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI).
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

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

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Litter box

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

  Garbage bags

  How to chose the right bag for your needs and what to look for on product labels.

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