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• CDs (Compact Discs)

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

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh 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.

• Gutter, rain

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

• Quilt

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

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Bed bugs

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

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