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• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Dust mites

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

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Allergen slipcover

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

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

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