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Dust Mopping
Dry mopping
A cousin to dusting as it applies to hard flooring.
Answering Machine
Answering machine
Make quick work of cleaning this small appliance.
Adhesive Removal
Label removal
Think before you reach for the blade or scraper.
Ivory
If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.
Fungicide
Fungicide
Mildew and mold are fungi. Bleach, borax, and other common chemicals effectively fight outbreaks.
Formica
Formica
This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.
Water Softener
Water softener
A water softening additive can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.
Knives
Cutlery
Why hand washing is better when it comes to your knives.
Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)
Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.
Drains
Drain
Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
What they are, and how you can stay safe while using them.
Cleaning Tips
Hair dryer
As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.
Hard Water
Hard water
Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.
Monitor
Computer monitor
Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.
Coffee Maker
Coffee maker
Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!
Laundry
Hosiery
Protect stockings from laundry snags. Here’s how.
Bathtub
Bathtub ring
An easy way to keep a yucky problem at bay.
Oven, conventional
Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.
Sodium metasilicate
This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
Window
Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.