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Broom
Broom
Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.
Driveway
Driveway
Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.
Cleaning Tips
Hairbrush
Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.
Counter Brush
Counter brush
Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.
Grout
Grout brush
The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.
Smoke alarm
Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.
Edge Cleaning
Edge Cleaning
Cleaning the edges of a floor, a task that may seem daunting but is rather simple.
Baseboard
Baseboards
The no-backache way to keep them clean.
Vacuum filtration
Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.
Fire
Fire alarm
Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.
Leaf blower
These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.
Heater
Heater, portable
If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
Laminate floor
These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
Wood Paneling
Wood paneling
Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.
Vacuum cleaner dust release
The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.
Dust Mopping
Dry mopping
A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
Feather Duster
Feather duster
Dusting tool popular for its flexibility and ease of use.
Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)
Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.
Sodium metasilicate
This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
Radiator, steam (upright)
These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.