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• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Plexiglass

  You may not want to use even paper towels for this cleaning task.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Refrigerator exterior

  Blessed are the short, for they don’t have to see what the top of the ‘fridge looks like.

• Baseboards

  The no-backache way to keep them clean.

• pH

  Following is a quick lesson in the chemistry of cleaning.

• Marble

  Solid as a rock? Not quite, if it’s unsealed marble.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Damp mopping

  Used where lots of water could damage the floor or the subfloor.

• Enamel, enameled surface

  It’s a durable finish, but it’s not indestructible.

• Ivory

  If you have a genuine ivory heirloom, clean it with care. Plastic is easier to maintain and doesn't endanger wildlife.

• Teflon® cookware

  Cleanup is a snap. That’s why so many people like Teflon.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Kitchen

  Timeliness is key in cleaning the most heavily used room in the house.

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Oven, self-cleaning

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

• Scuff mark

  The best advice is “easy does it” when trying to remove scuff marks.

• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

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