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• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Rust stain

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Spray bottle

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

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• C.E.H.

  C.E.H. (Certified Executive Housekeeper) is an educational designation of the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• R.E.H.

  The highest educational designation offered by the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• Lead paint

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

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