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• Alcohol

  A solvent, degreaser and adhesive remover with many uses.

• Audio/video components

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

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Hazardous waste

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

• Oven, convection

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

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Plastic furniture

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

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

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