Explore

Sort results by: Best Match | Alphabetically

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Toaster oven

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

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Wilsonart sinks

  Sinks and bowls for solid-surface and laminate countertop lines manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Wet (soak) mopping

  What to do when damp mopping no longer effectively cleans a vinyl, tile or sealed-stone floor.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Bathroom rug

  Just chuck them into the washing machine.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.

• Cutlery

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

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

Free Cleaning Checklist

Find a Certified Professional

Ads, ad links or content on this page are not necessarily endorsed by IICRC.

Find CRI Certified Vacuum Cleaners and Carpet Cleaning Products

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) does not necessarily endorse products, ads, links or content appearing on this page. To find CRI-approved vacuum cleaners and carpet cleaners, visit www.carpet-rug.org.

Glimpse the Microscopic World of Germs and Dust at KaiScience: The Cleaning Science Community.

Find WOOLSAFE Approved Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Companies

Popular Topics: Housekeeping Tips | House Cleaning Tips | Carpet Cleaning | Stains | Clean My House | Stain Removal
Green Cleaning | Cleaning Service | Spring Cleaning | Air Cleaners | Vacuum Cleaners