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• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

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