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• Television

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

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

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

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Stainless steel

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

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Rinse

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

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

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