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• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.
• Disease Prevention

  IFH

  The International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH) is a registered charity with the mission to provide practical advice and guidance on the promotion of health and well-being through improved hygiene.
• Grease

  Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
• Mildew

  Mildew

  Usually just another name for mold.
• Window Cleaning

  Extension pole

  These attachment tools allow for the safe cleaning of a home’s high and hard-to-reach areas.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Tricket

  This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.
• CDs

  CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.
• DVDs

  DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
• Formica

  Formica

  This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

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

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
• Flooring

  Flooring

  Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
• Steam Iron

  Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.
• Air Cleaner

  Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

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