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• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Hair dryer

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

• Iron skillet

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

• Toaster oven

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

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Knives

  Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.

• Dust mites

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

• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Comforter

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

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Wilsonart® flooring

  A high-pressure laminate floor manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Mud

  Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

• Glassware

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

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

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