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• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Gold

  Expensive jewelry cleaners aren’t really necessary. Try this solution instead.

• Hair dryer

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

• Mop, mopping

  A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.

• Window screens

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

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Toaster oven

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

• Litter box

  Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.

• Quilt

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

• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Iron skillet

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

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Fungicide

  Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.

• Bathroom

  It's easier and quicker than you think if done regularly.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

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