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• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Extension pole

  Also known as extension handles, these tools help keep your feet on firm ground instead of on a shaky, wet ladder.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Plexiglass

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

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Sink

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

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Enamel, enameled surface

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

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