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• Silk houseplants

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

• Bucket

  Do the job the easy, safe way — follow these tips.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Lead paint

  If it’s in good shape, it just needs regular cleaning to avoid hazards.

• Plastic case, electronic

  More and more electronic appliances are housed in this material. Cleaning is easy.

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Solvent safety

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

• Fiberglass

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

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Laminate floor

  These pre-finished surfaces are easily maintained by sweeping or vacuuming, and damp mopping. Avoid going overboard with cleaners and polishes.

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Vacuum cleaner maintenance

  A well-maintained machine is a real timesaver.

• Comforter

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

• Dilution

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

• Fireplace ash

  Clean the hearth first, before cleaning the rest of the room. Patience is a virtue!

• Baskets

  A tisket, a tasket ... here's how to clean your basket.

• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Tub caulk

  Durable and easily applied, caulk makes repairing cracked or broken grout easy.

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