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• Microfiber

  Tiny fibers offer big cleaning benefits.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Hi-Macs

  An acrylic, solid-surface countertop for kitchens and baths manufactured by LG Solid Surface Inc., Peoria, Ariz.

• Biofilm

  More than just gross, that slime is a bacterial fortress.

• Oven, conventional

  Clear winner of the Worst Job in the House Award.

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Window screens

  Take screens down to clean them. It’s a lot easier — and sometimes safer — than cleaning them in place.

• Toxoplasmosis

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

• Television

  These appliances attract a lot of dust. Here's how to prevent or remove it.

• Fiberglass

  Easy does it when cleaning. It’s all too easy to scratch this otherwise durable material.

• Corian

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

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Air watt

  This standard measures the cleaning power of a vacuum cleaner.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Wallpaper

  It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.

• Vinyl flooring

  These are frequently called “no-wax” floors, whether in sheet or tile form.

• Acrylic fixture

  Stash the abrasive cleaners elsewhere. Abrasives will damage this plastic material.

• Wilsonart® laminate

  Countertops for kitchens, baths and other applications manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, TX.

• Acid

  It's helpful — and hazardous — at the same time.

• Duct

  These metal conduits distribute heated or cooled air from a furnace or central air conditioner. No one’s sure whether they need regular professional cleaning.

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