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• Audio/video components

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

• 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.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Broom

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

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Odor

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

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• 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.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• N95 respirator

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

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

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