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• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Paint spot

  Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust stain

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

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Sink

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

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Spray bottle

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

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Toaster oven

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

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

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