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• 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.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• Spray bottle

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

• Television

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

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

  Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Barbecue grill

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

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Air filter

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

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