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• Laminate floor

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

• Bottle

  Don't get fingers or hands stuck during this task.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Vinyl flooring

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

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Mat

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

• Chelating agent

  A "builder" that gets dissolved minerals out of the way of laundry detergent.

• Mold

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

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Corian

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

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Blinds, window

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

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

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