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• Oven, self-cleaning

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

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Ammonia

  Another fine degreaser, but watch that smell!

• Oven, convection

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

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Microwave oven

  A convection oven is a much tougher cleaning proposition.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Corian

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

• Vomit

  Remove as much as you can immediately and dilute with water, experts say. Then follow these tips.

• Dishwasher

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

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Bleach

  It's not just from a chlorine bottle anymore.

• Humidifier, portable

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

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

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