For easy cleaning of grout, use a combination of water and dish detergent and scrub with a soft car wash brush.

Dab an ice cube on chewing gum to remove it from the carpet and let it sit for about a minute. The gum will become hard and stiff, enabling you to pull it off easily.

After a summer barbecue, clean the grill by removing cooking grates, briquettes, lava rocks or metal flame shields and clean with a wire brush.

Dust books on the bookshelf once a month with the vacuum brush attachment on your vacuum.

Use a silverware caddy to hold sponges, washcloths and scouring pads, keeping them organized and out of the sink.

To remove coffee and tea stains from the kitchen sink, use baking soda. Just be sure to rinse well and dry.

To prevent staining in bathroom medicine cabinets, wax the shelves before storing items.

Give children an incentive to help clean by rewarding a job well done with a family game or movie night.

To easily and effectively clean stairs, use a vacuum tool that moves both vertically and horizontally, like the Eureka-exclusive Riser Visor™.

Clean chrome sink fixtures by putting a thin layer of toothpaste over the faucet then wiping it with a wet sponge.