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• Vinyl

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

• Vinegar

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

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• White vinegar

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

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Sanitizer

  These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

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