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• Kitchen

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

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Caulk

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

• Automotive interior

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

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Solvent safety

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

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

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