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• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Wallpaper

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

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Damp mopping

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

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

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

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

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