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• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Rust stain

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

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

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