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• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

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

• Window

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

• Mat

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

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Cutting board

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

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Mold

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

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Range fan

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

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Oven, convection

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

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