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• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Lint

  It’s unavoidable, just like death and taxes. Here’s how to make it bearable.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Asbestos

  What it is, and what to do — and not do — about it.

• 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.

• Oven, self-cleaning

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

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Tub caulk

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

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Sheers

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

• Caulk

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

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

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