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• Tub caulk

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

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Dishwasher

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

• Shower stall

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

• Vinyl flooring

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

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Caulk

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

• Rug, area

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

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Stainmaster

  Since 2004, this former Dupont trademark name for carpet fiber has been owned by Invista of Wichita, KS, a division of Koch Industries, Inc.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Odor

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

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Grease

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

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Emulsification

  The process that makes so many cleaning products effective.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

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