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• Air cleaner

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

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• HEPA

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

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Baskets

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

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