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• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Spray bottle

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

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• N95 respirator

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

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Window

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

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Solvent safety

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

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