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  • Air Cleaner

    Air cleaner

    There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.
  • Ammonia

    Ammonia

    An excellent degreaser, but use in a well-ventilated area.
  • Enzymes

    Bacteria digester

    A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.
  • Candles

    Candles

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

    Cattle tracks

    These paths aren’t caused by livestock.
  • Bleach

    Chlorine bleach

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

    Damp mopping

    Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.
  • Drains

    Drain

    Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
  • Formica

    Formica

    This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.
  • Upholstery Cleaning

    Haitian cotton

    Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

  • Ink spot

    Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.
  • Lye

    Lye

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

    Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.
  • Microwave Oven

    Microwave oven

    An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.

  • Needlework

    When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

  • Oven, conventional

    Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

  • Paint spot

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

  • Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

    Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

  • Radiator, steam (upright)

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

  • Radon

    Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

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