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• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Paint spot

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

• Wooden beams

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

• Paint cleaning

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

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Pets

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

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Upholstery

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

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Time

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

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

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