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"  We all know when you turn the clocks back on November 3, it&amp;#039;s also time to check the batteries in your smoke detector. But what about all those other twice-yearly tasks it&amp;#039;s so easy to neglect? Set aside a few minutes this weekend to follow these recommendations from the experts at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute \u2014 they might just save you some time and hassle by the time the next time change rolls around.  Doing laundry this weekend? Throw in a load of pillows to clean. If you have fiberfill, your pillows can likely go right in the machine. Down needs to be dry cleaned, and foam can be spot-cleaned so it smells fresh for holiday company. You may have heard it&amp;#039;s important to flip your mattresses, but who takes the time? Call in reinforcements if you need help maneuvering a heavy mattress; evening out the wear will help prolong its life. DST is a great time to think about replacing all the filters in your house. This includes the water filter in your fridge and the HEPA one in your vacuum. Early November is a great time to start prepping your range for the rush of holiday cooking. If your oven offers a self-cleaning cycle, run it to get off baked-on gunk. Also, be sure to clean the filter in your range hood. We&amp;#039;ve all heard about the horror of dryer fires. To ensure that your home stays safe, clean out the dryer vent and vacuum under and around the appliance at least twice a year.  Now, of course, if you&amp;#039;re feeling ambitious, this is certainly a great time to do the fall version of spring cleaning and take on tasks like descaling your coffeemaker, brushing off or vacuuming your fridge&amp;#039;s condenser coils, and deep cleaning carpets in high-traffic areas (or calling in the pros for a little help).  For more quick-cleaning tips, be sure to check out our guest-prep advice (get your home ready in 30 minutes or less!) and our top tips to your fastest laundry day. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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