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• Denatured alcohol

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

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Driveway

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

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• 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.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• DVDs

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

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

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