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• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Laminate floor

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

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

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