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- 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.
- The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.
- Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.
- Handle with care, and they’ll live a long life.
- A guide to the best tools and techniques for keeping many hard floor surfaces sparkling.
- Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.
- As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
- Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.
- Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
- These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.
- Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.
- Formal floor covering over a subfloor, which can include carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
- These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.
- Scoop daily for your cat’s health — and for the sake of your nose.
- Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.
- This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.
- Certain tasks put eyes at risk and personal protection equipment is needed.
- Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.
- It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.
- A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.

