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• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Alabaster

  Don't even think of getting that vase wet. Here's what to do.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

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