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• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Pets

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

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Mattress

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

• 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.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• 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.

• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• Spills, spots

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

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Rust stain

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

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

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