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• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Electrical cord

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

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Fungicide

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Gas grill

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

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Green cleaning

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

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

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