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• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Dry sponge

  Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Stainless steel

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Hair dryer

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

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Pole squeegee

  Wipe away that water without stretching, bending or hard labor.

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