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• Silk houseplants

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

• Phosphates

  Once widely used to soften water for use in washing machines, some makers have reduced use of these chemicals.

• Radiator, baseboard (forced hot water)

  Regular dusting and vacuuming will make them look better, and they’ll work better, too.

• Needlework

  When cleaning this, it pays to be gentle.

• Urine

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

• Computer tower

  Dusting reduces buildup on sensitive components inside the case.

• Heater, portable

  If it has a plug, make sure it’s nowhere near an outlet before cleaning.
• Cleaning Strategy

  Blinds, vertical

  Introducing a handy tool for making quick work of this task.

• Dryer

  Lint control is the name of the game here. Plus, what to do if clothing dyes stain the surface.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Portable extractor

  These machines are best for light cleanings. For tough jobs, call a professional.

• Green cleaning

  Safer product purchases and methods that may help spare the environment.

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• Air cleaner

  There are several different types, but these useful appliances are no substitute for good cleaning and other preventive measures.

• Alkalies

  Best for removing grease and oil.

• Hot water extraction

  Carpet cleaning that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt.

• Extraction cleaning

  A method that’s highly effective at flushing out dirt from many carpets and some rugs.

• Anti-bacterial products

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

• Refrigerator exterior

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

• Hazardous waste

  These products can threaten your family’s health and the environment.

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