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• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing fixtures and other surfaces.

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Food processor

  Stay ahead of the game — clean after each use.

• Janitorial goods supplier

  The place to find professional tools.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

• Urine

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

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Driveway

  Sweep and spray to remove dirt. Also, the right way to soak out oil stains.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Skunk odor

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

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Shower curtain

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

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