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• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Lock

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

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Laminate floor

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

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Mat

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

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

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