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• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Laminate countertop

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

• Dryer

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

• Biodegradable

  A substance is biodegradable when natural biological decay processes can break it down into simple molecules.

• Floor Care: No Wax Floor

  Not so fast with the finishing polish or wax! Do this first.

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

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

• Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

  An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.

• Gibraltar

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

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

• Abrasive (scouring) cleaners

  They're great aids in everyday chores, but be careful — don't cause damage that can only complicate future cleaning.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Microbes

  The scientific name for what many people call germs or bugs. Microbes contribute to bad smelling bathrooms, but also function as nature's cleaning agents.

• Zodiaq

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

• Upholstery

  Vacuuming is your first line of defense against big cleaning hassles.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• MERV

  A standard for rating heating and air-conditioning filter efficiency.

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