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• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Wooden beams

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

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Zodiaq

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

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Damp mopping

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

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

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