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• Wooden beams

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

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Kitchen

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

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Ladder safety

  How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

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