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• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Heater, portable

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

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Leaf blower

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

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

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