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• Edge cleaning

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

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

• Plastic furniture

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

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

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