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• Acetic acid

  The main active ingredient in vinegar.

• Denatured alcohol

  This solvent is a capable spot cleaner on many hard surfaces.

• Window cleaner

  Consumer Reports offers an inexpensive, homemade cleaning solution.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Plexiglass

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

• Zodiaq

  A quartz/polymer solid surface countertop line for kitchens manufactured by E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington, DE.

• Charcoal grill

  Maintenance is easy, even though ashes must be discarded after every use.

• Formica®

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

• Scrubber, scrubbing pad

  The darker it is, the more likely it is to scratch and damage a surface.

• Electrical cord

  Cleaning is simple. While you're at it, perform this simple safety check.

• Wilsonart® laminate

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

• Yellowing

  It happens to both fabrics and hard flooring. Here’s how to deal with it.

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Chrome

  Clean gently — it's very easy to wear this surface down.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Baking soda

  This mild abrasive is also a decent deodorizer.

• Vacuuming

  Regular cleaning and proper technique will get you through this job quickly.

• Paint cleaning

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

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

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

• Vacuum cleaner

  Which style is best? Choose on personal preference and the jobs at hand.

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