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• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Yellowing

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

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Pole scrubber

  Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

• Vacuum cleaner

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

• Mat

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

• Marble

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

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Automotive interior

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

• Plastic furniture

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

• Denatured alcohol

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

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

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