The rites that artichokes serve, of course, are spring's, the annual cleaning and regreening of the palate after the long winter.

An annual cleaning can help prolong the life of those surfaces.

Placerville's bars are akin to the neighborhood watering holes in the Midwest: they open at 06:00, get an annual cleaning at Christmas and are great for people who want to soak up local color.

While most experts suggest annual cleaning, John McCahill - who cleans, repairs and rewires chandeliers - recommended cleaning every two months if there are smokers in the house.

In both Legislative chambers, scaffolding was being erected for the annual cleaning and painting.

In the Assembly chamber, Lee Kaufman, left, Don Williams and Craig Goldsborough, right, set up scaffolding to be used for the annual cleaning and painting of the walls and ceiling.

Generally more efficient than GAC; requires annual cleaning to maintain effectiveness and to prevent contamination; requires venting radon to outdoors.

The muddy bottom does receive an annual cleaning during the Mud Festival.

Like barrels, they're constructed from either yellow cedar or redwood and girdled with steel hoops, and can last up to 40 years with annual cleaning and lubrication.

VINYL siding wears long and is virtually maintenance free, but annual cleaning can keep it looking new for years.