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Silk houseplants
Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.
Home Maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.
Sink
Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.
Television
These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.
Laminate floor
These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
Laminate countertop
Cleanup is a snap, but be careful to prevent surface damage.
Wax, candle
Successful removal depends on the surface.
Dryer
Dryer
Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology describes the creation and use of materials, devices and systems which control matter at the atomic or molecular level or “nanoscale”.
Popcorn Ceiling
Acoustic popcorn ceiling
A ceiling finish that presents a cleaning challenge.
Solvents
Solvent safety
Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.
Humidifier, whole house
Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.
Acrylic
Acrylic fixture
Clean gently without abrasives.
Cleaning Product Recommendations
Neutral cleaner
A cleaning agent having a pH of 7 and which is neither acid nor alkaline. In a less technical sense, a "neutral" cleaner has a pH between 6 and 8.
Barbecue Grill
Charcoal grill
Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.
Steam Iron
Iron, clothes
A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.
Stain Removal
Juice spill
Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.
Leaf blower
These handy tools also make quick work of cleaning hard surfaces outdoors. Pay attention to safety, though.
Bathtub
Bathtub
Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.
VOCs
Organic chemical, compound
Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.