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• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Laminate floor

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

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Shower stall

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

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• White vinegar

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

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Vinegar

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

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Damp mopping

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

• Umbrella

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

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

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