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• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Television

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

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Sink

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

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Pergo

  Laminate flooring sold in the Presto® and Signature® product lines and manufactured by Pergo AB, Trelleborg, Sweden.

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Range fan

  The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Fungicide

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

• Rug, area

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

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

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