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• Laminate floor

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

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Urine

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

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Automotive interior

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

• Quilt

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

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Upholstery

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

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Grout

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

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

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