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• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Lead paint

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

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

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

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Marble

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

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