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  • Drains

    Drain

    Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
  • Garbage Disposal

    Food disposer

    Also known as a garbage disposal, food disposers chop up food waste enabling it to be washed down the drain safely.

  • Ice cube tray

    Cleaning the refrigerator? Clean this, too, and always enjoy fresh ice.

  • Water heater

    These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.
  • Enamel Sink

    Sink, enameled metal

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

    Dander

    Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

  • Sink

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

    Biofilm

    More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

  • Litter box

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

  • Stainless steel

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

  • Sink, porcelain

    Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

  • Zircon

    A gemstone which occurs naturally in parts of Asia.
  • Baking Soda

    Baking soda

    This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.
  • Germs

    Microbes

    The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to foul smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

  • Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

    Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS)

    Environmental tobacco smoke is a fancy name for second-hand smoke.
  • Dust Mopping

    Dry mopping

    A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

  • Wet-dry vac

    Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

  • Toaster

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

    Air filter

    Forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have filters that need regular attention.

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