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• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Dust, dusting

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

• 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.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Odor

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

• Mat

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

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• 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.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Extraction cleaning

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

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