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• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Relative humidity

  Even humidity is relative.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Well-ventilated area

  Another term you’ll see frequently in HC-Pedia. What do we mean?

• Teflon® cookware

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

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• 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.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Quartz surface

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

• Inkjet printer

  The automatic cleaning cycle helps keep print heads clean, but other measures may also be needed.

• Hair dryer

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

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

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