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• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

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

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Vomit

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

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• 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.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Lead paint

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

• Broom

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

• Audio/video components

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

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• HEPA

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Baskets

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

• Vinyl flooring

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

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

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