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• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.
• De-scaler

  De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Television

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

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!
• Toilet

  Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.
• Carpet Extractors

  Extraction cleaning

  Process in which a hot, water-based cleaning solution is injected into and extracted from the carpet nap, taking with it the loosened soil.
• Brass

  Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.
• Sponge

  Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.
• Chrome

  Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.
• Book

  Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
• Brick

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Urine

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

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