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• Dust, dusting

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

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Wrought iron

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

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• N95 respirator

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

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Figurine

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

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

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