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• Fungicide

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

• Oven, self-cleaning

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

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Mattress

  Turn and vacuum twice a year for better sleep — and better health.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Acoustic popcorn ceiling

  A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Pets

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

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• 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.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

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