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• Wicking

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

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Kitchen

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

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Paint spot

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

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

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