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Fall Cleanup Guide
Fall Cleanup Guide

In The Spotlight

Learn where germs lurk

The dirt on the sneaky places germs hide and how to make them come clean.

Get your house in order

Spring cleaning gets more attention, but fall is a good time to bust some dust.

Every little byte helps

Take a hard look at your hard drive. A cleanup can improve a computer's performance.

Give your SLR some TLC

Make sure your camera is in click-top shape for family photos this season.

Vroom, vroom, Brrrr

Get your car ready for the cold with a few simple maintenance checks.

Reclaim the garage, get a shed

Too many garages are packed with so much stuff there's no room for the car.
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With the first crackle of fallen leaves, we snap to attention and pay heed to all those chores that need to be done before the snow flies. Use our checklist to plan your fall cleanup. The yard cleanup you do this fall will pay off in the spring. A thorough cleanup of the garage will help make space for your lawnmower, leaf blower and snow thrower. If you are looking for information on fall cleanup, Consumer Reports is your best source. We have Ratings and recommendations of the equipment you’ll need to clean up outside and in. This fall take special care to clean up the inside of your home – especially with the coming threat of flu. Check out the advice from our experts on how to clean up to prevent germs from spreading and keep your home healthy. Fall cleanup also includes the car – vacuum out that beach sand, check your fluids and tires and you’re on your way.
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