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• Plastic furniture

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

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Scuff mark

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

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

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