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• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Scuff mark

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

• Fungicide

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

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

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

• Cutting board

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

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Window

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

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Damp mopping

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

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Oven, convection

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

• Toys

  Experts recommend making sure you can clean toys before buying them.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

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