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• Electrical cord

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

• 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.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Odor

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

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Air filter

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

• 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.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

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