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• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Litter box

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

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

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