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• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Pergo

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

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

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