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• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Juice spill

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

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Dilution

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

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Bathroom

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

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Rust stain

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

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Kitchen

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

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Range fan

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

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