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• Toaster oven

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

• Iron skillet

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

• CADR

  Look for these numbers when comparing portable room air cleaners.

• Vacuum cleaner soil removal

  How much soil do the best vacuum cleaners remove from carpet? The answers might surprise you.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Kitchen

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

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Earthstone

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

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Vinegar

  Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

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

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

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