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• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

  Fighting back against dust is a priority with this electronic component.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Mat

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

• Damp mopping

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

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Pergo

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

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Wooden beams

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Pole scrubber

  Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

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