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• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Plexiglass

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

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Toaster oven

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

• Oven, convection

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

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

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

• Computer keyboard

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

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

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