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Steam Iron
Iron, clothes
A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.
Cleaning Tips
Hairbrush
Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.
Knives
Keep cutlery out of the dishwasher.
Paint spot
Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.
Upholstery
Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.
Stain Removal
Blood
A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.
Oil spill
Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.
Microban
It’s how advancing technology helps people keep bacteria at bay.
Soap
The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.
Wallpaper
It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.
Grout
Grout brush
The best tool for cleaning grouted tile.
Window Cleaning
Extension pole
These attachment tools allow for the safe cleaning of a home’s high and hard-to-reach areas.
Microfiber
Microfiber mop
A relatively new mop material that captures and removes soil through use of tiny, dense arrangements of synthetic fibers.
Hydrogen peroxide
The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.
Silk houseplants
Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.
Ergonomic
Ergonomics
Features and design elements on products and equipment created to optimize use and reduce strain and risk of injury from repetitive motion.
Shower curtain
The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.
Wool
Wool garment
Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.
Computer Cleaning
Computer tower
Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.
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.