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• Quilt

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

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Sheers

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

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Juice spill

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

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Shower curtain

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

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Upholstery

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

• Damp mopping

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

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