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• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.
• Dishwasher

  Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.
• Brick

  Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
• Adhesive Removal

  Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.
• Dryer

  Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
• Spot Removal

  Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.
• Microwave Oven

  Microwave oven

  An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when to comes to keeping this appliance clean.
• Upholstery Cleaning

  Haitian cotton

  Cleaning this natural-look upholstery fabric is a real challenge, even for professionals.
• Iron Skillet

  Iron skillet

  Here is one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!
• Jewelry Cleaning

  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.
• Umbrella

  Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.
• Food Processor

  Food processor

  Handy tool for breaking up food into right-sized pieces, that should be cleaned thoroughly after every use.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Mud

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

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Quilt

  This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.
• Butcher Block

  Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Scuff mark

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

  Excrement

  Also known as feces or stool, it must be dealt with safely and promptly.

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