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• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Damp mopping

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

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Blinds, window

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

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

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