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• Kitchen

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

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Vomit

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

• Excrement

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

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Plastic furniture

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

• Sodium metasilicate

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

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Spray bottle

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

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Garbage can

  With the right tools and timing, this job isn’t so daunting.

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