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• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Quartz surface

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

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• 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.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Grout

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

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Urine

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

• Radon

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

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Ice cube tray

  Cleaning the refrigerator? Clean this, too, and always enjoy fresh ice.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Yellowing

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

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