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• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Laminate floor

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

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Plastic furniture

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

• Litter box

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

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Kitchen

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

• Ventilation

  Another word for “airing the place out,” ventilation is one of the top three ways to improve indoor air quality.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

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