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• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Mold

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

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Builders

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

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