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• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Quilt

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

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Eyeglasses

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

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• White vinegar

  Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• 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.

• Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

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