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• Candles

  They create a warm, cozy atmosphere — and present some hazards as well.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Surfactant

  It makes water wetter!

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Tricket

  This tool takes the hassle out of cleaning vertical blinds.

• Sodium metasilicate

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

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Rinse

  This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Bronze

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

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

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