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• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Rinse

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

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Silk

  Your best bet? Read and follow the fabric-care label stitched into the garment.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Sink

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

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Sodium metasilicate

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

• Solvent safety

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

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