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Oven, conventional
Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
Safety goggles
Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.
Air Conditioner
Room air conditioner
Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.
Bathtub
Bathtub ring
An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.
Oven
Oven, convection
Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.
Rust
Rust stain
Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
Sodium metasilicate
This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
Toilet
Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.
Caulking
Tub caulk
Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
Caulking
Caulk
In the bathroom, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.
Bathroom Rug
Bathroom rug
Just chuck them into the washing machine.
Dry Sponge
Dry sponge
Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
Trisodium phosphate (TSP)
An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
Mineral scale
That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.
Wet-dry vac
Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.
Vinyl Floors
Vinyl flooring
These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
Dusting
Dust, dusting
It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.
Adhesive Removal
Label removal
Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.
Central Air
Central air conditioner
Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.
Plastic furniture
The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.