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• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

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

• Television

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

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Oriental rug

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

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Central air conditioner

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

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Silk houseplants

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

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

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