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• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• 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.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Leaf blower

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

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Candles

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

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

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