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• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Biofilm

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

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Urine

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

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Quartz surface

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

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

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