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• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Shower stall

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

• Wall, painted

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.

• Rust stain

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

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Laminate floor

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

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Wilsonart sinks

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

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

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