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• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Shower curtain

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

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Damp mopping

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

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Iron skillet

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

• Umbrella

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

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

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