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  • Carbon monoxide alarm

    Every home should have at least one CO detector.
  • Builders

    These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.
  • Hardwood floor

    Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
  • Bathroom rug

    Just chuck them into the washing machine.
  • Bed bugs

    You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.
  • Hard water

    Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
  • Silk houseplants

    Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.
  • Bucket

    Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.
  • Books

    Routine maintenance to emergency care.
  • Window screens

    Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
  • Flooring

    Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
  • 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.
  • Radiator, baseboard (electric)

    For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.
  • Lint

    It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.
  • Dryer

    Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
  • Fiberglass

    A durable surface that must be delicately cleaned to prevent scratches.
  • Biodegradable

    A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.
  • Iron skillet

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

    An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
  • Ink spot

    Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

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