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• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

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

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.
• Backpack Vacuums

  Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

  Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
• Denatured Alcohol

  Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
• Concrete

  Concrete floor

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

• Plexiglass

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

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Wilsonart laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.
• Formica

  Formica

  This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.
• Baking Soda

  Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.
• Power Cord

  Electrical cord

  Simply cleaned but needs a regular safety check for worn, cracked, or frayed insulation.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Acrylic

  Acrylic fixture

  Clean gently without abrasives.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Wallpaper

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

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

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