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• Oven, self-cleaning

  The self-cleaning cycle works by incinerating stuck-on food and grease at high temperatures.

• Builders

  These additives build on the power of detergent in a number of ways.

• Cattle tracks

  These paths aren’t caused by livestock.

• Hardwood floor

  Sweep or vacuum often, and clean with minimal water.

• Pressed wood

  Vacuuming is the best way to dust this porous surface.

• Refrigerator interior

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

• Blinds, window

  How to be proud of their appearance again, the easy way.

• Concrete floor

  Seal these floors, and you’ll simplify this cleaning hassle once and for all.

• Hydrogen peroxide

  The pharmacy antiseptic makes a good, inexpensive spotting agent because of its mild bleaching action. It's also an effective germ-killing agent.

• Computer monitor

  Flat panels are cleaned differently than the older CRT screens.

• Hairbrush

  Simply comb clean, then soak, scrub with a small discarded toothbrush and rinse.

• Blender

  Separate the parts, and clean this kitchen appliance easily.

• Hair dryer

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

• Sodium metasilicate

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

  Blinds, vertical

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

• Radiator, steam (upright)

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

• 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.

• Chlorine bleach

  This laundry aid is also an effective disinfectant, but be careful.

• Mold

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

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