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• Ashtray

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

• Mildew

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

• Yellowing

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

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Urine

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Plastic furniture

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

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• 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.

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Vinyl

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

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Bacteria digester

  A handy cleaner, particularly with pets or small children around.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Sink

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

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