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• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Videocassette recorder (VCR)

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

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Bathroom fan

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

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

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