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• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Wrought iron

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

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• 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.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

• 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.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

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

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

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