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• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Vinyl flooring

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

• Ketchup spills

  Fast action will help reduce chances this spot will become permanent.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Soap

  The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Degreaser

  A wide range of cleaning liquids, from mild to caustic.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Kitchen

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

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