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• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Carbon monoxide

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

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Pets

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

• Pole scrubber

  Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Inkjet printer

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

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

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