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• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Fireplace ash

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

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Hot water extraction

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

• Extraction cleaning

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

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• HEPA

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

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