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• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Heater, portable

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

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• 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.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

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