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• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Plexiglass

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

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Quilt

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

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Rinse

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

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

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