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  • Range fan

    The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

  • Recycling symbol, plastic

    How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

  • 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.
  • Rubbing Alcohol

    Rubbing alcohol

    An inexpensive, highly useful household solvent. Use carefully — it’s flammable.

  • Rug, area

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

  • 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.

  • Sink

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

  • Skunk odor

    A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

  • Soap

    The old standby is mild enough for personal use, but doesn’t work too well in hard water.
  • Solvents

    Solvent safety

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

    Spills, spots

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

    Sponge

    Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

  • Surfactant

    It makes water wetter!

  • Toxoplasmosis

    A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

  • Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

    An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
  • Umbrella

    Umbrella

    The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.

  • Upholstery

    Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

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