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• Ironing board

  Cleaning the cover and lubricating the ironing board leg joints will keep this tool performing well.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.

• Foam rubber

  Airing out these items can refresh them.

• Barbecue grill

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

• Rubber gloves

  Some jobs require greater hand protection than others.

• Plexiglass

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

• Furnace

  Replacing or cleaning the filter each month is key.

• Platinum

  Expensive fluids or professional cleaning aren’t necessary. Try this.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• N95 respirator

  An essential tool used to protect people from hazardous fumes during certain jobs.

• Figurine

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

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Dry mopping

  A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.

• Cutlery

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

• Acoustical tile ceiling

  A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

• Spills, spots

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

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