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• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• XRF

  X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology is a fast, highly accurate method for analyzing the soil removal capability of cleaning products such as vacuum cleaners.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Awnings

  Tread lightly while cleaning these sun screens.

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

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