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• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Coffee maker

  Keep it clean, and your coffee will taste noticeably better — guaranteed!

• Paint cleaning

  Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.

• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Preventive maintenance

  Take care of household systems and cleaning tools, and they’ll take care of you.

• Edge cleaning

  Carpets and floors next to walls aren’t daunting to clean. Here’s why.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Smoke alarm

  Since the introduction of smoke detectors 40 years ago, deaths from residential fires have been cut in half. Here’s how to ensure maximum protection from your alarms.

• Juice spill

  Even ugly blotches will come out completely using the right methods.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Dishwasher detergent

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

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Air filter

  All forced-air heating and air-conditioning systems have HVAC filters.

• Odor

  Don’t cover up, clean up. Here’s how.

• Backpack vacuum cleaner

  Pros use this machine all day, avoiding back strain and repetitive stress injury.

• Toaster oven

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

• Earthstone

  A solid-surface kitchen and bath countertop line manufactured by Wilsonart International Inc., Temple, Texas.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.

• Garbage bags

  What to look for on product labels. Plus, tips on re-using plastic shopping bags.

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