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• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Mold

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

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• 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.

• Plastic furniture

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

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Hairbrush

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

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Automotive interior

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

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Quilt

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

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

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