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• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Figurine

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

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Damp mopping

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

• Zodiaq

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

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Fungicide

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

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Excrement

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

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Feces

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

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

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

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