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• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Green cleaning

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

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Dust, dusting

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

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Telephone

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

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

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