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• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Answering machine

  Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.

• Ashtray

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

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Automotive interior

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

• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Blot, blotting

  Blotting isn't rubbing or scrubbing. Here's how it's done, from routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Brick, interior (untreated)

  This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.

• Carbon monoxide

  You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but that doesn’t make it any less deadly.

• Caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

  Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Dander

  Control shedding where it starts – on your dog or cat – with regular brushing.

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