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• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Alabaster

  Don't even think of getting that vase wet. Here's what to do.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Dust mites

  You can’t see them, but they can cause allergies and other respiratory problems.

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Gibraltar

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart® International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Non-stick cookware

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

• Laminate countertop

  Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Plastic furniture

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

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