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Protective gloves
We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.
Brick
Brick, exterior
Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.
Oven
Oven, self-cleaning
The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.
Oven
Oven, convection
Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.
Pressure washers
They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.
Ladder safety
How to do it right when you have to work high off the ground.
Oven, conventional
Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
Respirator
N95 respirator
An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.
Mineral scale
That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.
Wrought iron
To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.
Deck
Deck
They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.
Rubber Gloves
Rubber gloves
Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.
Wooden beams
Use a vacuum cleaner occasionally to keep ahead of dust, grime and cobwebs.
Dish Detergent
Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent
Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.
Furnace
Furnace
Replacing or cleaning the filter regularly is key.
Skunk odor
A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.
Chimney
Chimney
For most people, this is not a do-it-yourself cleaning task.
Water
This is the universal solvent for cleaning.
Toilet
Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.
Biocontaminants
Biological contaminants
Keeping these at bay is the main point in a lot of cleaning tasks.