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• Damp mopping

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

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Dishwasher

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

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Scuff mark

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

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Audio/video components

  These things are dust magnets. Upkeep, thankfully, is pretty easy.

• Toaster

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

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Bronze

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

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

• Allergen slipcover

  These bedding accessories are a must for people with severe asthma or allergic sensitivity to dust mites.

• Enamel, enameled surface

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

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