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• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Mud

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

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Natural ventilation

  A scientific term for “airing the place out.”

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Odor

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

• Oil spill

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

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Oven, convection

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

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Oven, self-cleaning

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

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Pergo

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

• Pets

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

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

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