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  • Mold

    Mold

    The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

  • Mud

    Spatters, spatters everywhere? Whatever you do, don’t spread them around.

  • Odor

    Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.
  • VOCs

    Organic chemical, compound

    Any substance that has carbon molecules in its structure.

  • Oriental rug

    This is another easy-does-it job. When in doubt, seek professional help.

  • Oven, continuous-cleaning

    Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.
  • Oven

    Oven, convection

    Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

  • Oven, conventional

    Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
  • Oven

    Oven, self-cleaning

    The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

  • Paint spot

    Latex or oil-based? Either way, take action quickly before it dries into a permanent stain.

  • Plastic furniture

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

  • Plexiglass

    You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

  • Portable extractor

    These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

  • Pre-finished floor

    Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

  • Pressed wood

    Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

  • Quilt

    This is another cleaning challenge with no one-answer-fits-all solution.

  • Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

    Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

  • Radiator, steam (upright)

    These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

  • Range fan

    The hood has a removable filter that’s essential for reducing airborne grease.

  • Refrigerator exterior

    Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

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