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• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• 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.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Paint cleaning

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

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• 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.

• Blinds, window

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Odor

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

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