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• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

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

• Mildew

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

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Latex gloves

  These indispensable tools help guard against infection and chemical exposure.

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

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