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• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Fire alarm

  Professionally monitored systems are most often found in commercial settings.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Biological contaminants

  Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Vomit

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

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Kitchen

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

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

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