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  • 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.

  • Radon

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

  • Recycling symbol, plastic

    How to “read” plastic containers for recycling.

  • Relative humidity

    Even humidity is relative.

  • Residue

    Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

  • Rinse

    This step in the cleaning process has the biggest impact on final results.
  • Air Conditioner

    Room air conditioner

    Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

  • Shower curtain

    The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

  • Silk houseplants

    Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

  • Sink

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

    Sink, enameled metal

    Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

  • Skunk odor

    A tomato-juice bath isn’t as effective as this home remedy, several experts say.

  • Sodium metasilicate

    This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.
  • Solvents

    Solvent safety

    Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

  • Surfactant

    It makes water wetter!

  • Time

    How much time should be devoted to housekeeping? It depends....

  • Toxoplasmosis

    A concern for pregnant women and anyone with a weakened immune system.

  • Trisodium phosphate (TSP)

    An old standby that is still useful for cleaning walls and other surfaces.
  • Umbrella

    Umbrella

    The two kinds of umbrellas need different care.

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