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• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Mat

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

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Sheers

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

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

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