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• Allergen slipcover

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

• Audio/video components

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

• Bathroom

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

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Damp mopping

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

• Dust mites

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

• Dust, dusting

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Figurine

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

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Microfiber mop

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

• Mop, mopping

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

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

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