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• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Lock

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

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Kitchen

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

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Boots

  They'll last a long time with proper care.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

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