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• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Coffee maker

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

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Grout brush

  The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Lint

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

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

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