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  • Flooring

    Flooring

    Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
  • Grout

    Grout

    It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

  • 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.

  • Laminate floor

    These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
  • Enamel Sink

    Sink, enameled metal

    Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.
  • Biofilm

    Biofilm

    More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.
  • Asbestos

    Asbestos

    What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

  • Leaf blower

    These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.
  • Iron Skillet

    Iron skillet

    Here is one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!
  • Fungus

    Fungi

    Mold and mildew are common forms of fungi that cause problems when present in homes.
  • Fungicide

    Fungicide

    Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

  • Knick-knack

    Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.
  • Stereos

    Audio/video components

    These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.
  • Excrement

    Excrement

    Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.

  • Zircon

    A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.
  • Rust

    Rust stain

    Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
  • Central Air

    Central air conditioner

    Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

  • Yellowing

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

    Feces

    Also known as stool or excrement, this waste must be dealt with safely.
  • Deck

    Deck

    They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

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