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• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• Wooden beams

  Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Chimney

  For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

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