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• Dust, dusting

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

• 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.

• Extraction cleaning

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

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

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

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• 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.

• 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.

• Grout

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

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Heater, portable

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

• HEPA

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

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

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