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• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Glassware

  Another straightforward task, but be careful with crystal and other fine glasses.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Computer keyboard

  Easy does it, and watch those liquids around the keys.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Figurine

  Proceed gently. Consider placing them in a glass display case.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Excrement

  This isn’t a pleasant subject, but pets do have accidents. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Feces

  Anyone who owns a pet will confront this cleaning challenge sooner or later.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Telephone

  Fingerprints and grime come off these hard-plastic appliances easily.

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