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• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

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

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• 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.

• 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.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

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