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• Acoustic Ceiling

  Acoustical tile ceiling

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

  Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.
• Coffee Maker

  Coffee maker

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

  Alabaster

  Clean with damp cloth or sponge but don't overwet.
• Brick

  Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
• Iron Skillet

  Iron skillet

  Here is one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!
• Window Cleaning

  Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Refrigerator interior

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

  Blinds, vertical

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

  Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.
• Air Purifier

  CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.
• Blender

  Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Shower curtain

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

  Oven, self-cleaning

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

  Sisal

  Traditionally used for rope and twine, sisal has many uses, including paper, cloth, wall coverings and carpets.
• Mildew

  Mildew

  Usually just another name for mold.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.
• Caulking

  Tub caulk

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

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