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• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.
• Heater

  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.
• Drains

  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?
• Garbage Disposal

  Food disposer

  Also known as a garbage disposal, food disposers chop up food waste enabling it to be washed down the drain safely.
• Toilet

  Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.
• Central Air

  Central air conditioner

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

  Garbage can

  Clean right after trash collection to remove odors.
• Carbon Monoxide Alarms

  Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.
• Solvents

  Solvent safety

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

  Wilsonart sinks

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

  Lye

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

  Hazardous waste

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

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.
• Enzymes

  Enzymes

  Naturally-occurring proteins used in cleaning products to digest waste and remove stains.
• Degreaser

  Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.
• UV-C

  UV-C

  UVC has been shown to inactivate viruses, mycoplasma, bacteria, and fungi, whether suspended in air or deposited on surfaces - EPA
• Earthstone

  Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc.
• Bleach

  Chlorine bleach

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

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