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• Microban®

  It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

• Dust, dusting

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Wallpaper

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

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Concrete floor

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

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Organic chemical, compound

  Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

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