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• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Laminate floor

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

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Wooden beams

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

• Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

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