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• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Broom

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

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• Bathroom fan

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

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Deck

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

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• 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.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Plexiglass

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Vacuuming

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

• Odor

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

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