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• Wallpaper

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

• Pets

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

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Grease

  Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

• Rust stain

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

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Zodiaq

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

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

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