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• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Dust, dusting

  It's everywhere, all the time. Here's how to keep it to a tolerable minimum.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Coffee maker

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

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

• Skunk odor

  A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

• Ink spot

  Fast action can prevent spots from becoming permanent stains.

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Automotive interior

  That new-car appearance and smell won’t last forever. These tips will keep the ride pleasant for many years.

• Wood paneling

  Cleaning is a snap on permanent finishes. Waxed or unfinished wood needs special care.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Toilet cleaners

  Some thoughts on different products for easing this task.

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

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