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• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• N95 respirator

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

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Oven, convection

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

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Ice cube tray

  Cleaning the refrigerator? Clean this, too, and always enjoy fresh ice.

• Kitchen

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

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

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