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• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Microfiber mop

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

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Television

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

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Window

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

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

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