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• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Earthstone

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

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Broom

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

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

• Gibraltar

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

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Audio/video components

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

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

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