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• Shower stall

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

• Grout

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

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Audio/video components

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

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Central air conditioner

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Television

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

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

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