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  • Laminate floor

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

  • Lampshade

    Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

  • Lead paint

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

  • Leaf blower

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

  • Lock

    Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

  • Marble

    Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

  • Mat

    Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

  • MERV

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

    Mildew

    Usually just another name for mold.

  • Mirror

    A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!
  • Mold

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
  • Respirator

    N95 respirator

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

  • Oriental rug

    This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.
  • Oven

    Oven, convection

    Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

  • Personal protective equipment

    It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

  • Plexiglass

    You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

  • Pole scrubber

    Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

  • Pole squeegee

    Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.
  • R-Value

    R-value

    An R-value indicates an insulation's resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness.

  • Radiator heating system

    Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

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