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• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Bacteria

  The bugs are everywhere — literally.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Ice cube tray

  Cleaning the refrigerator? Clean this, too, and always enjoy fresh ice.

• Barbecue grill

  We’ve listed these patio appliances as separate entries by fuel type.

• Non-stick cookware

  Easy does it. Leave the gritty cleansers and rough pads to more demanding jobs.

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Butcher block

  A place where cleanliness really helps keep the family healthy.

• Shower curtain

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

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Spills, spots

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

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