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• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Air filter

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

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• 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.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

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