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• Skunk odor

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

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Litter box

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

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

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

• Pets

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

• Spray bottle

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

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Dust, dusting

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

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Sink

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

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

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