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• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Air filter

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Fabric filter

  A fancy term for a wide variety of dust catchers.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• 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.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

• Television

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Haitian cotton

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

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