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• Automotive exterior

  Vehicle paint is another durable, yet easily scratched surface.

• Hair dryer

  As with all electrical appliances, always unplug, and never get the insides wet.

• Carpet

  Vacuum often to maintain appearance and long life.

• Plastic furniture

  The garden hose is the easiest and best tool for routine cleanings.

• Water

  This is the universal solvent for cleaning.

• Window

  Where most people really need help is with large expanses of glass — this is where the streaks are.

• Mat

  Hate dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping so often? Try a set of these.

• Cutting board

  Thorough washing and sanitizing is essential, particularly on meat-cutting surfaces.

• Mold

  The term is interchangeable with “mildew.” However, mold can be very destructive to the home itself.

• Corian

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

• Radiator, baseboard (electric)

  For safety’s sake, cut power to these units before cleaning them.

• Furniture polish

  Dusting is all most modern wood furniture needs in routine cleaning.

• Vent, heating and air conditioning

  Regular vacuuming is a must. Here are some other tips.

• Freezer

  Defrosting is another cleaning task that helps to save energy.

• Eyeglasses

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

• Wicking

  An explanation of how dirt can re-appear on a (supposedly) clean carpet or sofa.

• Oven, convection

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

• Rug, area

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

• Wrought iron

  To save its appearance, all of the rust has to go first.

• Heater, portable

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

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