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• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Broom

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

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Enzyme

  These important stain fighters occur throughout nature.

• Damp mopping

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

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Laminate floor

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

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Vomit

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Leaf blower

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

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.

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