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• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Shower squeegee

  A simple, effective tool that will reduce the number of cleanings showers and tubs need.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• 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.

• Bathtub ring

  An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Ironing board

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

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Shower stall

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

• Vinyl

  Easy to clean and maintain, but don’t use strong solvents.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Rust stain

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

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