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• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Quartz surface

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

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Tricket

  This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

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