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• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Bathroom fan

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

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

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

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Yellowing

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

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

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