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• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Denatured alcohol

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

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• 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.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Mop, mopping

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

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Rug, area

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

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

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