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• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Bronze

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

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Vacuum cleaner dust release

  The best vacuums minimize the amount of dust released into the air.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

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

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Alabaster

  Don't even think of getting that vase wet. Here's what to do.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

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