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• Trashcan

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Grill Cleaning

  Gas grill

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

  Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.
• Grout

  Grout

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

  Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.
• Gutters

  Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
• Cleaning Tips

  Hairbrush

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

  Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
• Hardwood Floors

  Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.
• Hazardous Waste

  Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.
• Heater

  Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• HEPA

  HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.
• Hot Water Extraction

  Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.
• Jewelry Cleaning

  Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.
• Stain Removal

  Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

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