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• Silk houseplants

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

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Lead paint

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

• Marble

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

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Bottle

  Don't get fingers or hands stuck during this task.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• N95 respirator

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

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• 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.

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

• Carbon monoxide

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

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

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