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• De-scaler

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

• Time

  How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Rinse

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

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• No-wax floors

  The name is a bit of a misnomer.

• Zircon

  A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.

• Gutter, rain

  Dirt streaks on gutter facings are hints that this job is overdue.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Comforter

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

• Vinegar

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

• Leaf blower

  These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.

• White vinegar

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

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

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