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• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Radon

  Why you should care about this odorless and colorless gas — and what you can do about it.

• Dishwasher

  While not high-maintenance, it does need a little care occasionally.

• Coffee maker

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

• Detergent

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

• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Lamb's-wool duster

  This professional’s tool could save you money.

• Truck-mounted extractor

  These are the dirt-busting powerhouses of carpet cleaning.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

• Iron, clothes

  A little maintenance goes a long way with this appliance.

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Pressure washers

  They’re great outdoor cleaning tools, but they can cause severe injury or damage if misused.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Label removal

  Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.

• Floods

  How to stay safe both during and after a disaster.

• Mildew

  It’s a persistent, worthy enemy of the healthy housekeeper.

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