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• Paint spot

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

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

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Antifungal

  These drugs are different from the agents used to fight fungi on surfaces.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

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

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Corian

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Pets

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

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

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