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• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Bronze

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

• N95 respirator

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

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Pergo

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

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Charcoal grill

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

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

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