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• Vacuum filtration

  Keeping the dust inside your vacuum.

• Broom

  Old-style corn brooms are much harder to use than their modern counterparts.

• Vacuum system, central

  These powerful units offer many advantages over upright and canister vacuums.

• Sink

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

• Oven, convection

  Even if your oven “cleans” itself, some tasks still need to be done by hand.

• Bronze

  An ancient alloy that might not need cleaning, after all.

• Jewelry

  There’s much to consider before cleaning jewelry. If you’re not sure, it may be best to leave this job to a professional.

• Umbrella

  The two kinds of umbrellas need different care, according to the experts.

• Brick, exterior

  Do these things if your chimney really needs cleaning.

• Brass

  Many brass objects have been coated with lacquer to help maintain the shine. Avoid using abrasive pads or cleaners, since abrasion will remove the lacquer.

• Grease, airborne

  Prevention is at least as important as cleaning here.

• Oven, continuous-cleaning

  Abrasive pads and harsh cleaning agents can degrade this oven’s ability to keep itself clean.

• Formica®

  Sharp objects and harsh chemicals will damage this widely used surface permanently.

• Pole scrubber

  Hands-and-knees cleaning got you down? Try this instead.

• Knick-knack

  Postpone cleaning — Display ‘em behind glass.

• Absorbents

  Granular substances that help clean up stains and spills without solvents or chemicals.

• Lock

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

• Shower stall

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

• Microfiber mop

  A relatively new material that removes soil by "hooking" it.

• Mineral scale

  That white or beige crust is coming from your tap water.

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