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• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Baskets

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

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• 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.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Cellulosic Browning

  Brownish discoloration on a carpet or rug after cleaning may be cellulosic browning.

• Biofilm

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

• Heater, portable

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

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

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