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• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Wooden beams

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

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Preventive maintenance

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

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Heater, portable

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

• 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.

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