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• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Exhaust ventilation

  A scientific term for a fan and duct work.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• 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.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Mat

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• 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.

• Marble

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

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Vacuum cleaner

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

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

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