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• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Wool garment

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

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• 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.

• Vinyl flooring

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

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Wax, candle

  Successful removal depends on the surface.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Plexiglass

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

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

• Carbon monoxide alarm

  Every home should have at least one CO detector.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Recycling symbol, plastic

  How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

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