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• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Laminate countertop

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

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

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