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Leaf blower
These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.
Room air conditioner
Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.
Rubber gloves
Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.
Latex gloves
These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.
Bucket
Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.
Protective gloves
We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.
Wet (soak) mopping
What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.
Personal protective equipment
It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.
Wall, painted
First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
Mud
Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
Acid
It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.
Janitorial goods supplier
The place to find professional tools.
Plastic furniture
The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
Damp mopping
Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
Sodium metasilicate
This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
Extension pole
Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.
Degreaser
A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.
Window
Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Tub caulk
Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

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