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• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• Upholstery

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

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

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