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• Tub caulk

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

• Wrought iron

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

• Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Caulk

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

• Wooden beams

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

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Household Prod. Database

  Interested in green cleaning? Chemical safety? The Household Products Database (HPD) can be a good place to look for information.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Pets

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

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Sink

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

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