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• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Upholstery

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

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Juice spill

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

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Pets

  No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Computer keyboard

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

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

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