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• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Personal protective equipment

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

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Oven, convection

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

• Plexiglass

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

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Mat

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

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• 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.

• Pole scrubber

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

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

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