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• Hosiery

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Dishwasher detergent

  A product that belongs in the machine, not on your hands.

• Dilution

  Proper dilution is key to making cleaning concentrates work best, but how do you figure out those ratios?

• Nylons

  Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.

• Wool garment

  Take it to the dry cleaner unless care instructions say otherwise.

• Bottle

  Don't get fingers or hands stuck during this task.

• Pre-finished floor

  Sweep or vacuum the floor at least weekly.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Mud

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

• Dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent

  Inexpensive, mild and useful in a wide range of tasks.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

• Dishwasher

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

• Mold

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

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Comforter

  Care is fairly easy for inexpensive comforters. Protect expensive down comforters with a duvet cover.

• Cutlery

  Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Protective gloves

  We use this term often in describing how to perform various cleaning tasks safely. Here’s what it means.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

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