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Microwave Oven
Microwave oven
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
Mildew
Mildew
Usually just another name for mold.
Mold
Mold
The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.
Mud
Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.
Needlework
When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.
Oil spill
Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.
Oriental rug
This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.
Oven
Oven, convection
Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.
Oven, conventional
Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
Oven
Oven, self-cleaning
The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.
Paint spot
Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.
Pets
No question about it, pets can be a joy, but they will add to the housekeeping load.
Plastic furniture
The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.
Platinum
Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.
Plexiglass
You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.
Portable extractor
These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.
Pre-finished floor
Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.
Pressed wood
Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.
Quilt
This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.
Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)
Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.