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• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Television

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

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Dust, dusting

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

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• De-scaler

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

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

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