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• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Toxoplasmosis

  A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Leaf blower

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

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Rubbing alcohol

  An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Laptop computer

  The exterior is a cinch. The display is anything but.

• Chrome

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

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Quartz surface

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

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