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• Lead paint

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

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Hi-Macs

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

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Quartz surface

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

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Zodiaq

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

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Dishwasher

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

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Counter brush

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

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

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