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• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

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

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Sink

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

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• 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.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Bed bugs

  You’ll need the services of a pest-control professional to eliminate an infestation.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Shower stall

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

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

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