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• Toaster

  For safety’s sake, unplug this appliance and let it cool first.

• Toaster oven

  Another kitchen appliance where it will pay to stay ahead of crumbs, grime, grease and spatters.

• Ice maker

  Good ice depends on a clean freezer.

• Ice cube tray

  Cleaning the refrigerator? Clean this, too, and always enjoy fresh ice.

• Sink, enameled metal

  Enamel is a tough, attractive finish, but it can be scratched or chipped.

• Corian

  A solid surface countertop line for kitchens, baths, sinks and lavatories, manufactured by E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co., Wilmington DE.

• Food disposer

  Indispensable for minimizing food waste in the trash, your garbage disposal needs proper care.

• Eyeglasses

  It's a lot easier than you think to damage prescription lenses.

• Kitchen

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

• Fireplace ash

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

• Ashtray

  A mess that's pretty easy to clean up quickly.

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Central air conditioner

  Keep components clean — you'll reduce dust and save energy.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

  These are the simplest, safest type of radiator to keep clean.

• Stainless steel

  Its name refers to rust and stain resistance, but it’s not stain-proof. Here’s how to deal with everyday blemishes.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Blood

  A not-so-fearsome stain — if it gets immediate attention.

• Sink

  Whether in the kitchen or bath, a sink’s material — not location — determines the cleaning method.

• Wet-dry vac

  Wet-dry vacuum cleaners are best suited to garages and unfinished basements since they tend to spew fine dust out with the exhaust air if you don’t install an optional filter. They can come in handy for limited jobs in the home, such as clearing out a clogged sink, sucking up pet accidents, etc.

• Comforter

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

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