Blinds
To effectively clean blinds, spray with multi-purpose cleaner to soften the dust, then wipe clean with terry or micro fiber cloth.

Dust
Use micro fiber cloths that are slightly dampened with a bit of water to dust furniture, countertop or any surfaces. Micro fiber can be helpful to anyone that has allergies as it traps the dust effectively. Use lamb's wool duster to dust ceiling, blinds, and remove cobwebs.

Windows
The best way to clean windows, or any large surface of glass, is with a squeegee and glass cleaner. It does a faster and better job. You need a high-quality squeegee and a window wand. If you'll be cleaning high windows, you also will need an extension pole. The process is simple - apply the cleaning solution with the window wand and pull the dirt and water off with the squeegee. Dampen the squeegee blade before you start and wipe it with a damp cloth between strokes. A dry blade will skip and jump on the window instead of gliding smoothly. Pull the squeegee across the window horizontally from top to bottom.

Wood floors
Vacuum or dust mop regularly to prevent dirt from building up and damaging the surface. Wood floors are best cleaned on a small area at a time and then dry it and move on. Never get wood floors too wet or allow them to dry naturally. Finished wood floors often can be cleaned just with water. However, the finish will eventually wear off, and you'll either have to re-finish the floors or start waxing them.

Pet hair removal
To remove pet hair from fabric or upholstery, try a pet rake (a brush with crimped nylon bristles). Another option is to put on rubber dishwashing glove and wipe your hand over surfaces, especially effective for cat hair.

A "pet sponge." is also another good tool for removing pet hair especially at the edges of upholstery or carpets. These sponges, used dry, are available at pet supply stores or even Wal-Mart.

To remove pet hair from carpet, use a vacuum cleaner with a good brush roll. Plain vacuums don't generate enough lift to remove all the pet hair from the floor.

To remove pet hair from hard floor or hard wood floor, try a squeegee that is wide enough to use as a broom. The hair will stick to the rubber blade.

Hard water spots
Hard-water deposits are alkaline, so an acid-based cleaner is the best way to clean them. Try a cleaner that contains Phosphoric acid. You can purchase the solution at janitorial supply stores with the higher concentration (8 to 12 percent acid) to get the job done faster. Don’t forget to rinse the surface thoroughly after the cleaning is complete. Let the acid sit for a few minutes after you apply it to let it work. Tough hard-water deposits may take more than one application. Scrub the applied areas with a sponge or brush. Make sure you read any manufacturer's warnings before applying phosphoric acid solutions to surfaces in your home.

Toilet bowl ring removal
The earlier you attack this problem, the easier it will be to remove the ring. Use the toilet bowl cleaner or multi-purpose cleaner with the scrub. Apply the solution to the affected area and scrub to remove the ring.

Soap scum in tubs and showers
Since preventing soap scum build-up is a lot easier than cleaning it, squeegee water off shower walls and doors after every use or wipe them down with a towel. If it's too late for prevention, get a good alkaline soap scum remover at a janitorial supply store. Cover the affected area completely and let your cleaning solution soak for at least 10 minutes. After soaking, use a stiff scrub brush to clean the walls. You may need to soak and scrub a couple of times to get rid of all the build-up. Then rinse well with clear water.

Wax removal
To remove hardened wax from fabric or from any heat tolerant surface, place a brown paper bag or paper towel on top of the wax and press with an iron on medium heat. The paper will absorb the wax, and your iron stays clean.