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• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Skunk odor

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

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• 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.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Pressure washers

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

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Yellowing

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Blood

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

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