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• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• 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.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Bathroom fan

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

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Spray bottle

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

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

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