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• Marble

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

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Humidifier, portable

  It helps if you hang onto the instructions. Here’s what to do if you can’t find them.

• Radiator heating system

  Cleaning is straightforward when you think safety first.

• High traffic area

  Flooring that gets the most foot traffic needs extra attention.

• Deck

  They need a physical exam yearly, just like you do.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• De-scaler

  These products help remove crusty scale from plumbing 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.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Sheers

  Drapes, rugs, carpets and upholstery faded by solar exposure usually can't be restored. Here's how to protect these expensive furnishings.

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Shower curtain

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

• DVDs

  Make a habit of handling digital video discs carefully, and they’ll live a long life.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• CDs (Compact Discs)

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

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