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• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Paint spot

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

• Personal protective equipment

  It sounds like a big term, but it’s not. Personal safety is easy and inexpensive to ensure.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• R.E.H.

  The highest educational designation offered by the International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA).

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust stain

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

• SCRT

  The Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians (SCRT) is a non-profit, international trade association and a shareholder of The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Television

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

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