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• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• N95 respirator

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

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Denatured alcohol

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

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Concrete floor

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

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Blinds, window

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

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