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• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Trash bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on recycling bags for trash disposal.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Ice cube tray

  Cleaning the refrigerator? Clean this, too, and always enjoy fresh ice.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Food disposer

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

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Counter brush

  Crumbs and coarse dirt are no match for this inexpensive tool.

• Kitchen

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

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

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