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• Yellowing

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

• Spray bottle

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

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Chlorine bleach

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

• Hi-Macs

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

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Oven, self-cleaning

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

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Sink

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

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Portable extractor

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

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

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