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• Bathtub

  Enamel or plastic? Know before you clean.

• Iron skillet

  Here’s one instance where lots of scrubbing can actually be harmful. Do it the easy way!

• Baskets

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

• Tub caulk

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

• Acrylic fixture

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

• Quartz surface

  It's a lot more resistant to staining and damage than other stone or composite countertops. Cleanup is easy.

• Humidifier, whole house

  Basic tips follow on keeping your unit in tip-top shape. Don’t have one? You might not need it after all.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Caulk

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

• Water heater

  These two simple tasks will help prevent costly plumbing services.

• Room air conditioner

  Cleaning this appliance is best done in autumn.

• Vacuuming

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

• Plastic furniture

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

• Oven, self-cleaning

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

• Anti-bacterial products

  The scientific debate continues over whether soaps, sprays and wipes may end up doing more harm than good.

• Glass panes

  Here’s how to clean them and save money.

• Books

  Routine maintenance to emergency care.

• Damp mopping

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

• Vacuum cleaner

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

• Toilet

  Regular, thorough cleanings will make this job much easier.

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