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• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Refrigerator interior

  Clean up all spills right away. Here’s how to do that occasional, thorough cleaning.

• Residue

  Preventing this problem is why you’re frequently advised to rinse well.

• Rug, area

  These efficient dirt collectors need regular cleaning to stay in good shape.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

  These products help remove crusty scale from porcelain fixtures and other surfaces.

• Rust stain

  Don’t reach for bleach — it will make this stain worse. Here’s what to do.

• Safety goggles

  Your eyes are vulnerable to injury during lots of cleaning jobs. Here's how to protect them.

• Sanitizer

  These agents kill most — but not all — bacteria, viruses, fungi and spores.

• Scuff mark

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

• Shower curtain

  The best way to clean a vinyl, polyester or cotton shower curtain, plus the skinny on shower rods and curtain rings.

• Shower stall

  Preventing the buildup of soap scum and water deposits is a lot easier than removal later.

• Silk houseplants

  Plastics clean easily. Check for colorfastness before cleaning fabric plants with water.

• Sink

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

• Sink, enameled metal

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

• Sink, porcelain

  Be gentle, since true porcelain cracks and scratches easily.

• Sodium metasilicate

  This highly effective cleaner is a phosphate-free substitute for trisodium phosphate.

• Solvent safety

  Use carefully to protect yourself, your family and the environment.

• Spills, spots

  A guide to the best ways of preventing stains on floors, rugs, carpet and upholstery.

• Sponge

  Some cleaning tools need cleaning themselves. This is one.

• Spray bottle

  Keeping a clean house would be a lot harder without these handy tools.

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