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• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Candles

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Silk

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

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

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