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• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• 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.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Quilt

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

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Kitchen

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

• Gas grill

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

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