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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.

• Hard water

  Water chemistry has an important bearing on many cleaning tasks.

• Lock

  Once-a-year maintenance that should take less than 5 minutes. Promise!

• Baskets

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

• De-scaler

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

• Safety goggles

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

• Lampshade

  Cloth shades should be cleaned carefully with dry methods. Spot clean with wet methods only when absolutely necessary.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Rust Remover, Plumbing

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

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Water softener

  A powder can help with laundering in hard water. There’s also a more permanent solution.

• Bathroom fan

  Exhaust fans aren’t just for keeping the bathroom from smelling bad.

• Houseplants

  Dusting and rinsing are the answers.

• Oil spill

  Act quickly, or these spots can be a real nightmare to clean.

• Drain

  Homeowners can resolve many problems before calling a professional.

• Grout

  It’s a pesky cleaning problem. Here’s a tip for making it less of a drag in the future.

• Urine

  Act quickly to prevent this spot from drying and becoming a permanent problem.

• Eye protection

  Keep your eyes safe — they’re vulnerable to injury during lots of jobs.

• Gas grill

  These patio appliances need occasional safety checks to ensure an enjoyable summer.

• Detergent

  A cleaning agent that, unlike traditional soap, works well in hard water.

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