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Grease
Grease
Scrubbing won’t get rid of it. Here’s the easy way.
Wall, painted
First, vacuum or dry-sponge walls. Wash if necessary with the following method.
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
While not high-maintenance, it does need occasional care.
Dry Sponge
Dry sponge
Removes dirt where you can't use liquids.
Enamel Sink
Sink, enameled metal
Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.
Acoustic Ceiling
Acoustical tile ceiling
A ceiling that absorbs sound — plus a whole lot more.
Brick
Brick, interior (untreated)
This porous surface can be cleaned using the right methods.
Cleaning Strategy
Blinds, vertical
Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.
Rust
Rust stain
Do not reach for bleach - it will make this stain worse. Here is what to do.
White vinegar
Think of it as an inexpensive mineral scale remover. It's not the best solution for most cleaning situations.
Grease
Grease, airborne
Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.
Vinegar
Not an all-purpose cleaner, though it does have several effective uses around the house.
Sponge
Sponge
Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.
Formica
Formica
This laminate surface is durable and resilient if properly cleaned.
Refrigerator interior
Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.
Paint cleaning
Here’s the safe way to spot clean any painted surface.
Alkaline
Alkalies
Best for removing grease and oil.
Heater
Heater, portable
If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
Radiator, baseboard (electric)
For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.
Wallpaper
It’s best to follow instructions that came with the wallcovering. Read on if care tips can’t be found.