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• Eyeglasses

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

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Water softener

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

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Urine

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

• Wall, painted

  First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.

• Yellowing

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

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Acrylic fixture

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

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