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• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Plastic furniture

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

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Shower stall

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

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Sink

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

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Kitchen

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

• Refrigerator exterior

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

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