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• Zodiaq

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Television

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

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Pergo

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

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Vinegar

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

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