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• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

  Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Mud

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

  Dust mites

  These tiny creatures can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.
• Dust Mopping

  Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
• Ergonomic

  Ergonomics

  Features and design elements on products and equipment created to optimize use and reduce strain and risk of injury from repetitive motion.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.
• Vacuum Cleaners

  Bed bugs

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

  Blinds, window

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

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Computer Cleaning

  Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

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

• Marble

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

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.

• Odor

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

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
• Adhesive Removal

  Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

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