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• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Lampshade

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

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Odor

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

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Shower curtain

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

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Tub caulk

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

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Marble

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

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

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