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• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Toothbrush, old

  Toothbrushes are re-usable for cleaning tasks. They’re gentle and effective.

• Borax

  Cleaner and brighter, thanks to this booster.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Videotape cassette

  Dusting videocassettes keeps the inside of your VCR cleaner.

• 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.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

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