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• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Deck

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

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Scuff mark

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

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Vomit

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

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Vacuum system, central

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

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