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• Microfiber mop

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

• Damp mopping

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

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Allergen slipcover

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

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Wilsonart® flooring

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

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Bucket

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

• Mop, mopping

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

• Television

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

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

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• 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.

• Audio/video components

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

• Figurine

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

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