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• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• 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.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• HEPA

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

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Blinds, window

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

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