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  • Cutting board

    Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.
  • Carbon monoxide

    You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.
  • Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
  • Ladder safety

    How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.
  • 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.
  • Water heater

    These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.
  • Rug, area

    These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.
  • Bathroom fan

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

    Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.
  • Air filter

    All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.
  • Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

    An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.
  • Grease

    Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.
  • Laminate countertop

    Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.
  • Formica®

    Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.
  • Sodium metasilicate

    This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
  • Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

    It makes water wetter!
  • Mop, mopping

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

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