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• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Heater, portable

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

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Lye

  Be careful — as your nose has warned you already, this is a powerful and caustic substance.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Hazardous waste

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

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Earthstone

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

• Gibraltar

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

• Hi-Macs

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

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

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