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• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• N95 respirator

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

• Mirror

  A clean mirror is a nice reflection on you!

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Pergo

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

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• 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.

• Pressure washers

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

• Acetone

  That bottle of nail-polish remover has more than just one purpose.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

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