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• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• 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.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Candles

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

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