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• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• Shower curtain

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

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Asbestos

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

• Iron skillet

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

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Audio/video components

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Rust stain

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

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

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