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• Vacuum cleaner

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

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

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

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Concrete floor

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

• Heater, portable

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

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Edge cleaning

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

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

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

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

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