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• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Lead paint

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

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Pergo

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

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• 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.

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