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• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Litter box

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

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Window

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

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

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

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

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