This is a continually developing cleaning glossary.

Dust off surfaces and breathe in the fresh air

Dust off your blinds, pleated shades, ceiling fans and anything that hasn't been dusted in a while. Your home will feel clean and fresh. Your environment will be much healthier for you and your family.

Do you dream of the day when your laundry will be under control? It's really not as difficult as it sounds.

These 5 tips can help you get and stay on top of this task:

If you've got wooden bar stools in an eating area, such as at a kitchen counter or breakfast bar, you'll need to regularly dust or polish them.  However, over time your kitchen counter stool   are bound to show signs of daily use and it's worth giving them special attention to revitalize them with a really thorough clean.

If you're facing a 'paper tiger' in paper and mail clutter, tame it by handling paperwork before it becomes a paper monster.

In this day and age when it is common for both parents to work full-time and our kids are involved in many extra curricular activities, life moves at a pretty fast pace. It can be difficult to find the time or energy to keep the house clean amid all of our other daily responsibilities. The problem, however, is that if you let the house go too long it will become an overwhelming place, rather than a safe haven for you to retreat to after a long, busy day.