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• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Preventive maintenance

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

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Plexiglass

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

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Silk

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

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

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