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• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

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

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Charcoal grill

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

• Chrome

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

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Concrete floor

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

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

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