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• Vacuum cleaner

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

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Humidity

  What this term means for a clean, healthy home.

• Dust, dusting

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

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• 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.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Pets

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

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Blinds, window

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

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

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