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• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Formica®

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

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Oriental rug

  This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Ivory

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

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Wet (soak) mopping

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

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

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