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• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Mop, mopping

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

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Tricket

  This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.

• Plastic furniture

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

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Yellowing

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

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

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