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• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Disinfectant

  Solutions that kill the bugs, but not necessarily any spores.

• Sanitizer

  These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Audio/video components

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

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

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