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• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Quilt

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

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

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

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• HEPA

  A term relating to filter effectiveness. HEPA filtration removes 99.97 percent of all particles 0.3 microns and larger.

• Vinyl

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

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Urine

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

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Vacuum system, central

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

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Mildew

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

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Kitchen

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

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